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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