The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns to the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) the task of developing Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) for Durable Medical Equipment, Prostheses, Orthoses, and Supplies (DMEPOS).
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 12:30 pm ET, the DME MACs will host a virtual public meeting to solicit stakeholder comments for the proposed Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment LCD (DL33797). This virtual meeting is for the oral presentation of comments and for stakeholders interested in listening to the comments.
Registration remains open through 11:59:59 pm ET on August 25, 2026. Stakeholders interested in presenting oral comments during the virtual open meeting must submit early registration by Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5 pm ET. (After this date and time, the meeting registration will no longer include the option to present oral comments.)
By registering for the virtual open meeting, you consent to your comments being recorded at the meeting.
Stakeholders interested in listening to the comments may either register before the open meeting date or choose to solely dial into the meeting.
The following teleconference information is available for those who choose to dial into the meeting.
Conference dial-in number:
US Toll: 1 253 205 0468
Passcode: 9570268717
Meeting ID: 914 3764 9413
Note: For all who register, teleconference information will also be emailed to you.
Stakeholders may access the proposed Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment LCD (DL33797) on the DME MAC websites or the Medicare Coverage Database
Important Reminders:
- The virtual open meeting will be recorded.
- We ask that comments from the same organization/manufacturer be consolidated and presented by a single representative or spokesperson. Therefore, while multiple people from an organization or manufacturer may register to attend the open meeting, we ask that only one person identify an intent to present oral comments when completing early registration.
- If you will present oral comments during the meeting and plan to use visual aids, then your presentation materials (such as slides) must be submitted to OpenMeetings@cgsadmin.com by Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5 pm ET. In the body of the email, please include the name of the presenter and the represented organization, if applicable. If you submit material in the form of a slide deck, please ensure that the slides are compatible with PowerPoint and are formatted in widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio).
- Do not include any protected health information (PHI) or personally identifiable information (PII) in your comments or presentation materials.
- In order for oral comments to be included in the review and consideration of the proposed LCD, they must be submitted in writing through the formal comment process, before the close of the comment period Saturday, September 5, 2026. SUBMIT COMMENTS ONLY TO TOTRecon@noridian.com