| Date |
Milestone |
| 11/30/2011 |
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announces bidding timeline, begins bidder education program |
| 12/5/2011 |
Registration for user IDs and passwords begins |
| 12/22/2011 |
Authorized Officials are strongly encouraged to register no later than this date |
| 1/12/2012 |
Backup Authorized Officials are strongly encouraged to register no later than this date |
| 1/30/2012 |
CMS opens 60-day bid window for Round 2 and National Mail-Order Competitions |
| 2/9/2012 |
Registration closes |
| 2/29/2012 |
Covered Document Review Date for bidders to submit financial documents |
| 3/30/2012 |
60-day bid window closes |
| Fall 2012 |
CMS announces single payment amounts, begins contracting process |
| Spring 2013 |
CMS announces contract suppliers, begins contract supplier education campaign |
| Spring 2013 |
CMS begins supplier, referral agent, and beneficiary education campaign |
| 7/1/2013 |
Implementation of Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program Round 2 and National Mail-Order Competition contracts and prices |
