12/11/2025

CMS Suspends Nursing Home Medicare Revalidation

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will pause its off-cycle skilled nursing facility provider enrollment revalidation indefinitely, according to reporting from Skilled Nursing News’ article on the suspension. The process, announced in 2024, required facilities to submit updated ownership, management, and related-party information through a revised Form CMS-855A.

Associations had raised concerns about the pace and complexity of the requirement. LeadingAge’s Jodi Eyigor noted that CMS still intends to collect ownership information during routine revalidations and urged the agency to use the pause to improve guidance and oversight of Medicare Administrative Contractors.

Why it matters

• The pause prevents potential enrollment or billing disruptions for facilities that had not yet completed the off-cycle paperwork.
• Many providers had been managing repeated requests for additional documentation, often with limited direction from Medicare Administrative Contractors.
• CMS has not changed underlying disclosure rules. Facilities must still respond to any outstanding requests and maintain accurate ownership data.

Bottom line for Ohio providers

• Watch for the formal CMS announcement outlining expectations during the pause.
• Continue responding to any information requests already issued by Medicare Administrative Contractors.
• Ensure ownership and managerial records remain current so they can be submitted promptly once CMS provides revised instructions.
• Contact your Medicare Administrative Contractor if system issues affect your ability to meet a response deadline.