How to get paid for ONC Certified Use

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Who is eligible?

Medicare

MDs, DOs, Dentists, Chiropractors, Podiatrists
Optometrists

Medicaid

More than 30% Medicaid
Pediatrics with more than 20% Medicaid
FQHC or RHC
Physicians, Dentists, Certified Nurse Mid-wife
Nurse Practitioner
PA in FHQC or RHC

Medicare $44,000 over five years

$18k, $12k, $8K, $4k, $2k

Medicaid $63,750

$21,250, $8,500 yearly x 5 years

Medicare program attestation period needs to start before 2015. Attestation period is reduced in 2013, and 2014. Eligible Medicaid providers may participate for the full amount as late as 2016.

What do I do?

Register with CMS

National Plan and Provider Enumeration System user name and password
Your NPI number
Enrolled in PECOS
Payee Tax ID (one number is selected)
Payee NPI number (one number is selected)

Attest that you are using a certified EHR

15 core functions, 5 of 10 optional functions

Payment

One lump sum to one NPI / Tax ID per year 75% of Maximum Allowable charges up to a maximum of $18,000