What’s happening: CMS has notified AHCA/NCAL that the mandatory off-cycle SNF provider enrollment revalidation deadline has been pushed back to August 1, 2025.

• CMS says it will issue an MLN article with the formal announcement.

How it happened: AHCA/NCAL had been advocating for relief on these extensive new reporting requirements since they were announced. As of mid-March, less than 20 percent of SNF providers had submitted revalidation applications, risking Medicare enrollment suspension or revocation for thousands of providers. AHCA/NCAL appreciates that the recent conversations with the administration yielded this helpful outcome for providers. AHCA/NCAL will continue to push for further relief ahead of August 1.

Additionally, CMS recently updated its sub-regulatory guidance on this issue.

• This most recent update, the first since December 2024, adds information related to Section (IV)(B)(2) concerning therapy and other types of services. It also adds the new FAQ #18 regarding ADPs.

For assistance with submitting this paperwork, access AHCA and CMS resources in this recent blog post.