Policy Snapshot
	September 30, 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Division of Nursing Homes has released memo QSO-25-26-NH, announcing updates to the Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP). The changes aim to improve efficiency, expand funding, and increase transparency.
Key updates include:
- Resources & Applications: Updated resources and applications 
- Funding & Parameters: Adjusted project cap, clarified technology use 
- Priority Areas: Mental/behavioral health, workforce enhancement 
- Accountability: Project reporting, public posting of State CMP balances 
