What are the details on receiving payment for Stage 1?

• Details vary between Medicare and Medicaid, please see the CMS website for full detailed information
• One lump sum check each year
• Medicare Incentive Payment Calculation: 75% of allowable Medicare charges with a yearly maximum (see table below)
• Medicare Payment Timeline: After meaningful use requirements have been met and reported, payments are sent four to six weeks after the maximum incentive is reached (exception for Medicaid Program year one of adption and implementation)
• Medicaid Incentive Payments: Flat yearly payment maximum (not claims based) (see table below)
• Medicaid Payment Timeline: States will pay no later than 5 months after you register; most sooner.

**Note: In 2015, Medicare EP's not demonstrating meaningful use will have payment adjustments starting at 1% the first year and increasing each year to a maximum of 5%.

Notes:

• Pediatricians with a Medicaid patient volume of 20%-30% have lower annual maximums.
• Eligible Professionals have already received payment under the Medicaid program simply by adopting and implementing a certified EHR/EMR in 2011.

Note: All information provided is intended to be a helpful overview.  Please visit the CMS website for the written law and regulations.