New campaign launches to delay bid program for ostomy, urological supplies
By HME News Staff
Updated 10:01 AM CST, Tue February 10, 2026
WASHINGTON – Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., is spearheading a congressional sign-on letter to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz to delay the competitive bidding program (CBP) for ostomy and urological supplies, AAHomecare reports.
Among the concerns with including these products in the CBP is the importance of proper fitting and individual support. The letter states:
“Wound, ostomy, and continence clinicians across the country emphasize that these products cannot be managed with a 'one-size-fits-all' assumption. The precise fit and clinical appropriateness of these devices are matters of life and death.”
The letter also shares the following concerns:
- The abbreviated timeline, given these supplies have never been included in the CBP before.
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The potential lack of significant cost savings.
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The resulting preventable hospitalizations and complications.
AAHomecare is asking durable medical equipment (DME) companies that provide these supplies to ask their representatives to join the sign-on letter. The association is asking them to share the link below (note: you will not be able to open the link, but congressional staff can):
https://quill.senate.gov/letters/letter/32069/opt-in/view/a5839a84-f078-42d4-a7ca-5ee6a0201d34/
The letter is expected to close Feb. 20.
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