Automatic MIPS Exception for Some Providers Impacted by Hurricane Milton

CMS is applying an automatic 2024 MIPS exception to certain MIPS eligible clinicians in certain counties of Florida following Hurricane Milton. 

MIPS eligible clinicians in these counties who report as individuals will be automatically identified and have all four MIPS performance categories reweighted to 0 percent for the 2024 performance year unless they submit data on two or more performance categories. Those who do submit data on two or more performance categories

• will be scored on those performance categories;
• will not receive the automatic exception; and
• will receive a 2026 MIPS payment adjustment based on their 2024 MIPS final score. 

When the 2024 automatic exception is applied, a provider will not receive a penalty or a bonus for the 2026 MIPS payment year. Access more information on MIPS exceptions.