Change of Ownership (CHOW) for Bidders

Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) Round 2028 bidders should be aware of the rules and guidelines regarding a change of ownership (CHOW) that occurs after being awarded a DMEPOS CBP Round 2028 Contract – see the Change of Ownership Guidelines and Responsibilities fact sheet.

However, as a bidder, if a CHOW occurs before the close of the bid window and you have already entered information in Connexion, the DMEPOS CBP’s secure portal, the information for the bid must be updated immediately to reflect the CHOW by the close of the bid window. If you have already uploaded required documents in Connexion prior to the CHOW, you must upload the updated required documents by the close of the bid window to reflect the CHOW transaction. You must also notify the applicable Medicare Enrollment Contractor in accordance with the supplier standards. 

If a CHOW occurs after the close of the bid window, but before contracts are awarded, your bid will be evaluated based on the information and required documents in Connexion as of the close of the bid window. Information submitted about a CHOW after the close of the bid window will not be used to evaluate your bid. If you are awarded a contract and later execute a CHOW transaction, you must abide by the CHOW requirements provided in 42 CFR § 414.422(d).