CMS UPDATE: Q2 2020 optional PBJ data due November 14

CMS has announced that Q2 2020 data (January 1 – March 31) is due no later than November 14. The alert was posted on the CMS PBJ portal and reads:

New Q2 Deadline: CMS has established November 14, 2020 as the new deadline for the Q2 2020 data. Historically, Q2 2020 data is due May 15th. Q2 encompasses January 1 – March 31, 2020. Facilities are encouraged to submit data promptly as this new deadline falls on the same day as the Q4 2020 deadline.

Previous announcements
CMS issued a PBJ reporting waiver in March that stated nursing facilities do not have to submit their Q2 (January 1 – March 31) PBJ data by May 15 due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.