BOC reinstated as approved accrediting organization Court grants company’s motion for temporary restraining order against CMS
By HME News Staff
Updated 1:28 PM CST, Tue January 13, 2026
OWINGS Mills, Md. - The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) has been reinstated as an approved accrediting organization (AO) in all but four states, the company has announced.
“We will continue to keep our customers informed and are grateful for their ongoing trust,” said Judi L. Knott, MA, MBA, CAE, president and CEO of BOC. “Our commitment to quality and to the professionals and businesses we serve remains steadfast, and we look forward to assisting with businesses’ accreditation needs.”
At a hearing on Jan. 9, 2026, the U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, granted BOC’s motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against CMS. As a result of the court’s ruling, BOC is again authorized as a CMS-approved AO, and CMS has confirmed this status remains in effect until further notice.
CMS withdrew BOC’s approval on Dec. 2, 2025. BOC responded by filing a lawsuit, Board of Certification/Accreditation International, Inc. v. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. et al, Case No. 1:25-cv-04150-MJM.
What this means for BOC-accredited facilities:
- Effective Jan. 9, 2026, BOC can continue operations and is authorized to provide full accreditation and reaccreditation related services in 46 states.
- Effective Jan. 9, 2026, BOC is authorized to accept new DMEPOS applications in 46 states.
- Restrictions announced in May 2025 continue to be in place for reaccreditation and new accreditation of suppliers in California, Florida, New York and Texas.
BOC says suppliers with questions should contact BOC Compliance at compliance@bocusa.org for individualized support and guidance to limit potential gaps in accreditation.
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