CMS Increases 2020 Maximum Civil Monetary Penalties
Every year, HHS adjusts for inflation the maximum civil monetary penalty (CMP) amounts that a lab or other provider can be fined. In 2020, CMP maximums will increase by 2.522%. The new higher CMP ceilings apply to penalties assessed on or after Nov. 15, 2019, if the violation occurred on or after Nov. 2, 2015.
Every year, HHS adjusts for inflation the maximum civil monetary penalty (CMP) amounts that a lab or other provider can be fined. In 2020, CMP maximums will increase by 2.522%. The new higher CMP ceilings apply to penalties assessed on or after Nov. 15, 2019, if the violation occurred on or after Nov. 2, 2015.
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