Provider Enrollment Moratoria
Occasionally, the Secretary of Health and Human Services will restrict new enrollments in Medicare. This happens when the Secretary decides it is necessary to prevent Medicare fraud, waste, and abuse.
The State Medicaid Agency must comply with the moratorium unless it would impact access to health care.
Are there any active moratoria?
On February 27, 2026, CMS implemented a temporary nationwide enrollment moratorium on the following DMEPOS medical supply companies:
- Medical Supply Company
- Medical Supply Company with Orthotics Personnel
- Medical Supply Company with Pedorthic Personnel
- Medical Supply Company with Prosthetics Personnel
- Medical Supply Company with Prosthetic and Orthotic Personnel
- Medical Supply Company with Registered Pharmacist
- Medical Supply Company with Respiratory Therapist
The moratorium applies to initial applications. This includes non-exempt changes in majority ownership (CIMOs) under 42 CFR 424.551 (see 424.551 for information about what qualifies as a CIMO). Any such application submitted by medical supply companies after the implementation of the moratorium will be denied. The moratorium will remain in effect for 6 months.
The moratorium may be extended in 6-month increments, if CMS deems it necessary.
For more information – including what qualifies as a “medical supply company” -- refer to the Federal Register Notice at https://www.federalregister.gov/ and Moratorium Q&As linked below.
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03/05/2026 10:18 AM