Applications are now open for the MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Hardship Exception and Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception for the 2021 Performance Year.  

Application Deadline: Those interested must submit their applications to CMS by December 31, 2021.   

Who is Eligible for a Promoting Interoperability Hardship Exception?   

MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, and virtual groups may submit a MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Hardship Exception Application whether they’re reporting traditional MIPS or the APM Performance Pathway.  

Exceptions are granted if they:   

• Are a small practice;  
• Have decertified EHR technology;  
• Have insufficient Internet connectivity; 
• Face extreme and uncontrollable circumstances such as disaster, practice closure, severe financial distress or vendor issues;  
• Lack control over the availability of CEHRT.   

NOTE: If you’re already exempt from submitting Promoting Interoperability data, you don’t need to apply.