495.312—Process for payments.
(a) General rule.
States must have a process for making payments consistent with the requirements in subparts A and D of this part.
(b) Reporting data consistent with this subpart.
In order to receive a payment under this part, a provider must report the required data under subpart A and this subpart within the EHR reporting period described in § 495.4.
(c) State role.
The State determines the provider's eligibility for the EHR incentive payment under subpart A and this subpart and approves, processes, and makes timely payments using a process approved by CMS.
(d) State disbursement.
The State disburses an incentive payment to the provider based on the criteria described in subpart A and this subpart.
(e) Timeframes.
Payments are disbursed consistent with the following timeframes for each type of Medicaid eligible provider:
(1) Medicaid EPs.
States disburse payments consistent with the calendar year on a rolling basis following verification of eligibility for the payment year.
(2) Medicaid eligible hospitals.
States disburse payments consistent with the Federal fiscal year on a rolling basis following verification of eligibility for the payment year.