Virginia MedicaidOverview
A Civil Money Penalty (CMP) is a financial penalty that may be imposed by CMS against nursing facilities (NFs) found to be out of compliance with one or more Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements for long-term care facilities. A portion of CMPs collected from nursing facilities are returned to the states in which the CMPs are imposed. State CMP funds may be reinvested to support activities that benefit nursing facility residents and that protect or improve their quality of care or quality of life.
Announcements
- In July, CMS approved four new projects for use of CMP Reinvestment funds to improve quality of life and care for Virginia residents in nursing facilities. These projects signed contracts with DMAS and began work in September and October. See the Funded Projects section to learn more about each new project!
- DMAS recently launched a Nursing Facility Quality Improvement Program (NFQIP) using CMP funds. Check out the web page for more information on the current opportunities: https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-providers/benefits-services-for-providers/long-term-care/programs-and-initiatives/nursing-facility-quality-improvement-program-nfqip/ And check back frequently as we are actively working to grow the program and with new opportunities!
- DMAS is not currently soliciting applications for use of CMP Reinvestment funds. Stay tuned for information on an upcoming Request for Applications. In the meantime, if you are interested in applying for use of funds in the future, make sure your eVA account is active. All applications for funds must go through eVA , the Commonwealth’s electronic procurement system which can be accessed at: https://eva.virginia.gov/
Funded Projects
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) announces projects that have received funding from the CMP Reinvestment fund. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved funding for the following projects: