The Medicare EHR Incentive Program

The Medicare EHR Incentive Program will provide incentive payments to eligible professionals that demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology.

• Participation can begin as early as 2011
• Eligible professionals can receive up to $44,000 over five years under the Medicare EHR Incentive Program. There's an additional incentive for eligible professionals who provide services in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HSPA).
• To get the maximum incentive payment, Medicare eligible professionals must begin participation by 2012.
• Important! For 2015 and later, Medicare eligible professionals that do not successfully demonstrate meaningful use will have a payment adjustment in their Medicare reimbursement.

The Medicaid EHR Incentive Program

The Medicaid EHR Incentive Program will provide incentive payments to eligible professionals, eligible hospitals, and CAHs as they adopt, implement, upgrade, or demonstrate meaningful use of certified EHR technology in their first year of participation and demonstrate meaningful use for up to five remaining participation years.

• The Medicaid EHR Incentive Program is voluntarily offered by individual states and territories and may begin as early as 2011, depending on the state.
• Eligible professionals can receive up to $63,750 over the six years that they choose to participate in the program.
• There are no payment adjustments under the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program.

The Connecticut State Department of Social Services is responsible for administering the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program for CT and plans to be ready for 2011. Visit their website at CT Medicaid EHR Incentive Program