The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is reinforcing the federal government’s broader push toward electronic payments by encouraging providers to submit Civil Money Penalty (CMP) payments electronically through Pay.gov.
While CMS has not issued a standalone memo specifically requiring CMP payments to be submitted through electronic funds transfer (EFT), the agency’s direction aligns with Executive Order 14247,
“Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account,” signed on March 25, 2025. The Executive Order directs federal agencies to transition payments and receipts to electronic methods to improve security, reduce fraud, and lower administrative costs.
CMS has incorporated updated payment instructions into its Due & Payable Letter Template, encouraging providers to pay CMPs directly through the CMP Pay.gov portal. In the letter, CMS notes that electronic payment through Pay.gov helps avoid delays in processing and ensures timely receipt and application of payments to the appropriate case file.
The CMP Pay.gov portal is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and providers will need the following information when submitting payment:
- CMS Certification Number (CCN)
- CMP Case Number
Providers can access the CMP payment portal
here. For technical assistance with Pay.gov, providers may contact Pay.gov Customer Service at 1-800-624-1373.