Quality Payment Program Hardship Exception Applications Due by December 31

The 2018 Quality Payment Program (QPP) Exception Applications for the Merit-based Incentive System (MIPS) Promoting Interoperability performance category and for Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances are available. Submit a hardship exception application by December 31.

Contact the QPP at QPP@cms.hhs.gov or 866-288-8292 (TTY: 877-715-6222) for more information, or try these links:

• Quality Payment Program website
• About Exception Applications webpage
• 2018 Exceptions FAQ Fact Sheet