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

1. (1) Be an EP or an eligible hospital but not a hospital-based EP;
2. (2) comply with sections 17b-34-1 to 17b-34-9, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
3. (3) meet all applicable requirements of 42 CFR 495.304;
4. (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. (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. (6) demonstrate, in a manner specified by the department, that the provider:

   1. (A) For the first payment year, is adopting, implementing or upgrading an EHR system; and
   2. (B) for the second and subsequent payment years, satisfies the meaningful use criteria applicable to the provider under 42 CFR 495.6;
7. (7) comply with all requirements in 42 CFR 495.310 regarding limitations on provider participation in more than one EHR incentive program; and
8. (8) comply with all other applicable requirements in 42 CFR 495, Subparts A and D, including 42 CFR 495.304.

(Effective January 13, 2013)