CMS Medicare Shared Savings Program Open for Applications

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is now accepting applications for the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Eligible organizations interested in joining the program must submit their applications through the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Management System.

All applications must be submitted by 12:00 PM ET on June 12, 2025.

The Shared Savings Program is a key initiative aimed at promoting high-quality, coordinated care for Medicare beneficiaries while reducing unnecessary costs. Organizations that qualify and are accepted into the program can share in any savings they generate for Medicare.

To support applicants, CMS has provided several helpful resources:

• Application Toolkit for the current submission cycle
• Application Types & Timeline webpage
• Key Application Actions and Deadlines

For additional questions, contact the Shared Savings Program team at SharedSavingsProgram@cms.hhs.gov.