Attn: Nursing Home Providers
The Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) has announced that federally certified nursing homes are eligible to receive up to $3,000 in Civil Money Penalty (CMP) funds to purchase electronic devices to enable residents to visit with family and friends in a virtual setting and participate in telehealth visits. This program was initiated in response to the restrictions placed on visitors in nursing homes to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
CMP funds may be used by nursing homes to purchase tablets, iPads, and similar devices, as well as accessories including headphones and protective covers to help with cleaning between uses. Additional information about the grant is available in the Frequently Asked Questions document prepared by CMS.
Federally certified nursing homes interested in participating in this grant program who have not already submitted an application are asked to submit a completed Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Reinvestment Application to DHSDQAFiscal@dhs.wisconsin.gov. Applications will be reviewed to verify that requests for equipment are within the parameters established by CMS. Facilities will receive an approval letter from DQA with instructions on how to submit invoices for payment.
Please note that nursing homes who have already applied should not reapply. Previously submitted applications are being reviewed and processed.
Please direct questions regarding this information to DHSDQAFiscal@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
For more information about the Nursing Home Grant Program, please see the DHS webpage and the CMS webpage.
