Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Improvement Act of 2015

• Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to the Medicare Durable Medical 
Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program.
   
• Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from accepting a bid from an entity for an area unless it: (1) meets state licensure requirements for the area for all items in the submitted bid for a product category, and (2) has obtained a bid surety bond of between $50,000 and $100,000 for each such area.
   
• Prescribes requirements for the treatment of losing bidders and successful bidders that do not accept a contract.

 

Fast Facts

 

• Introduced Jan. 12 by Rep. Patrick Tiberi, R-Ohio, and Rep. John Larson, D-Conn.
   
• Had 63 co-sponsors from 27 states
   
• Also referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee
   
• Related to HR 2: Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
   
• Identical to S148 in the Senate