The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has resumed regular stakeholder calls with LeadingAge and other associations after a pause tied to a federal communications freeze. Now held quarterly, these calls provide updates and clarification on key policy issues.
During the May 27 call, CMS confirmed the Nursing Home Staffing Campaign is moving forward, including financial incentives for RNs. They also clarified that CMS Regional Offices remain open despite broader HHS field office closures.
CMS provided updates on state transitions to iQIES, which are expected to be complete by July 14, and confirmed that the Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP) has resumed. Providers may now submit grant requests to their state contacts.
LeadingAge will continue to monitor developments and share updates with members as available. This page provides information on upcoming calls and allows you to subscribe to email updates on various CMS topics. By signing up, you'll receive notifications about future stakeholder calls and other relevant CMS events.