For the Round 1 Rebid, CMS will publish a slightly modified version of the RFB instructions and accompanying forms so that suppliers will be better able to identify and understand the requirements of the program. We decided to modify the RFB instructions and forms based on our experience from last round when we received feedback from suppliers that were confused about certain requirements in these documents. The end result is expected to make the documents more reader friendly for suppliers and to produce more complete and accurate information to evaluate suppliers. No new collection requirements have been added to the modified RFB instructions and accompanying forms.
Section 154 of MIPPA also amended section 1847 of the Social Security Act to require each supplier that is awarded a contract in the competitive bidding program to disclose each subcontracting relationship the supplier has in furnishing items and services under its contract within 10 days of entering into its contract with CMS. The statute also requires that contract suppliers disclose within 10 days each subsequent subcontracting relationship entered during the 3 year contract period with CMS. The contract supplier must also provide information on whether each subcontractor meets accreditation requirements, if applicable to the subcontractor. The only information collection requirement that is new for this new round of competition is the MIPPA requirement for contract suppliers to disclose information about subcontracting relationships.
PL:
Pub.L. 108 - 173 302(b)(1)
Name of Law: Payment for durable medical equipment; competitive acquisition of certain items and services
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 275 154
Name of Law: Delay in and Reform of Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Program
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Requests for Bids (RFB) for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (Forms A, B, C)