Competitive Bidding Program Consultation Services
On November 28, 2025, CMS filed the final rule that includes updates to the Competitive Bidding Program (CBP). According to the Final Rule Fact Sheet Remote Item Delivery (RID) DMEPOS CBP for the following Product Categories:
- Class II Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and Insulin Pumps
- Urological Supplies
- Ostomy Supplies
- Hydrophilic Urinary Catheters
- Off-The-Shelf (OTS) Back Braces
- OTS Knee Braces
- OTS Upper Extremity Braces
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If you are interested in the program and want to determine if a bid submission is right for your organization, we can help! The van Halem Group offers consultation services related to Competitive Bid topics. Preparing for the next round of Competitive Bidding is much like starting a new HME business. Whether you are currently providing any of the items on the product categories list or simply have an idea of what products you will bid on in the future, our team of experts can help.
Our Competitive Bid Consultation Services include the following:
- Competitive Bidding Program Education
- Review and updates to your Medicare enrollment record
- Licensure analysis, based on product categories and Competitive Bidding Areas (CBAs)
- Financial and Supporting Bid Documentation requirements review
- Deadline management
Our consultation services extend beyond the bid process. We offer Competitive Bid contract winners education and training for their staff, to understand your requirements as a bid winner and also the coverage and documentation requirements for the products you will be providing in your competitive bid area. Our clinical team can also conduct prescreens of your claims prior to submission to ensure you are ready to supply Medicare patients in your CBA.
For additional updates and advocacy efforts related to the Competitive Bidding Program, visit VGM Government Relations.