Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026
Initial Expiration
The first six-month period ends, at which point CMS may choose to extend the moratorium.
Moratorium Effective
CMS officially publishes the notice and the nationwide enrollment freeze begins immediately.
Data Review Concludes
CMS finishes a multi-year review of Medicare enrollment and claims data identifying high-risk trends.
OIG Fraud Warning
HHS OIG highlights billions in improper DME payments over the previous decade.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented a six-month nationwide freeze on new Medicare enrollments for seven categories of medical supply companies. This aggressive regulatory move, effective February 27, 2026, aims to curb systemic fraud and billions in improper payments within the DMEPOS sector.