07/17/2025

CMS Extends Medicare Revalidation Deadline to 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the deadline for nursing home Medicare revalidation to January 2026, giving providers additional time to meet new ownership and management reporting requirements.

The updated rules require facilities to disclose significantly more information—including anyone with controlling interest, such as vendors and volunteers—via Form 855A. Failure to submit complete information could result in suspension or loss of Medicare certification.

LeadingAge welcomed the delay, citing concerns about the short timeline and complexity of the requirements. The association reaffirmed its commitment to ownership transparency while advocating for a more manageable process.

LeadingAge Ohio will continue to monitor guidance and share updates as they become available.

Read the full article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News here.