Sec.17b-34-3. General Requirements for Participation

To be eligible for participation in the EHR Incentive Program, a provider shall:

(1) Be an EP or an eligible hospital but not a hospital-based EP;

(2) comply with sections 17b-34-1 to 17b-34-9, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;

(3) meet all applicable requirements of 42 CFR 495.304;

(4) be enrolled in Medicaid with a valid provider enrollment agreement on file with the department and comply with all of the department’s Medicaid requirements, including, but not limited to, sections 17b-262-522 to 17b-262-532, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;

(5) not have any current sanctions that temporarily or permanently bar the provider from participation in the Medicare program or any state’s Medicaid program;

(6) demonstrate, in a manner specified by the department, that the provider:

(A) For the first payment year, is adopting, implementing or upgrading an EHR system; and

(B) for the second and subsequent payment years, satisfies the meaningful use criteria applicable to the provider under 42 CFR 495.6;

(7) comply with all requirements in 42 CFR 495.310 regarding limitations on provider participation in more than one EHR incentive program; and

(8) comply with all other applicable requirements in 42 CFR 495, Subparts A and D, including 42 CFR 495.304.

(Effective January 13, 2013)