Following up on plans finalized in a November 2023 rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced updates to the Medicare Provider Enrollment Application Form (CMS-855A); though not yet available, the updated form—and guidance accompanying its use—will be soon, according to the agency.

At that time, nursing homes must use it to report certain ownership, management, and related party data as part of the revalidation process, which will be conducted from October to December 2024. Nursing homes will receive notice of revalidation from the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) beginning in October.

More background on the rule prompting this change is available here.