Upcoming deadline: Providers must submit Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) data for April 1 – June 30, 2025 by August 14, 2025.

• You are encouraged to submit data early so to have sufficient time to review the PBJ CASPER Reports and make any necessary corrections prior to the deadline. As a reminder, CMS does not accept late PBJ submissions. 

AHCA resources: AHCA has several resources to support providers with PBJ, including:  

• Reporting Hours in PBJ Checklist  
• Reporting Hours in PBJ for RNs  
• PBJ FAQs
• Members may direct their PBJ questions to AHCA at staffdatacollection@ahca.org​.   

CMS resources: CMS also has several resources to help answer provider questions on PBJ. Note, CMS recently published updates to the PBJ Manual and FAQs.  

• ​CMS PBJ Website   
• Five-Star Technical User Guide
• Technical questions should be directed to the iQIES Service Center at iqies@cms.hhs.gov​  
• Schedule a service call at CCSQ Support Central 
• Live Chat at CCSQ Support Central
• Policy Questions should be directed to: NHStaffing@cms.hhs.gov   

More info: CMS Publishes Updates to PBJ Manual and FAQs, Upcoming Submission Deadline