Second Snapshot of 2026 Qualifying APM Participant Status and APM Participation Data Now Available in QPP Participation Status Tool

On October 7, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its Quality Payment Program Participation Status Tool based on the second snapshot of Alternative Payment Model (APM) data. The second snapshot includes data from Medicare Part B claims with dates of service between January 1, 2026 and June 31, 2026.  

The tool includes 2026 Qualifying APM Participant (QP) status and Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) APM participation status.  

To learn more about how CMS determines QP and the APM participation status for each snapshot, please visit the QPP website.  

What Action Do I Need to Take?  

• Log into the QPP Portal and verify your Entity information.  

• If your information is inaccurate on the QPP website, contact the QPP helpdesk at QPP@cms.hhs.gov.  

How Do I Check My QP or APM Participation Status?  

To view your QP or APM participation status:   

• Visit the QPP Participation Status Tool.   

• Enter your 10-digit National Provider Identifier (NPI).  

What Does QP Status Mean?   

If you qualify as a QP, this means you are:  

• Eligible for APM-specific rewards.  

• Exempt from participating in MIPS.  

Learn More  

For more information on APMs, visit the QPP APM Overview webpage. For a 2025 and 2026 Comprehensive List of APMs (PDF, 360KB) and other APM-related materials, visit the QPP Resource Library.