Following are the financial incentives schedules under the HITECH provisions of the ARRA legislation:
Medicare Incentives Schedule
The maximum amount available to eligible professionals through Medicare is $44,000. See the explanation beneath the table for Medicare Part B amounts needed to qualify for the maximum incentives.
| Year | Eligible in 2011 | Eligible in 2012 | Eligible in 2013 | Eligible in 2014 | Eligible in 2015 and Beyond |
| 2011 | $18,000a | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 incentive |
| 2012 | $12,000b | $18,000a | $0 | $0 | $0 incentive |
| 2013 | $8,000c | $12,000b | $15,000f | $0 | $0 incentive |
| 2014 | $4,000d | $8,000c | $12,000b | $12,000b | $0 incentive |
| 2015 | $2,000e | $4,000d | $8,000c | $8,000c | No incentive, 1% Mcare cut |
| 2016 | $0 | $2,000e | $4,000d | $4,000d | No incentive, 2% Mcare cut |
| Total | $44,000 | $44,000 | $39,000 | $24,000 | No incentive, 3%-5% Mcare cut |
Annual Part B charges required to obtain maximum Stimulus Act incentives:
a $24k Part B for $18k max
b $16k Part B for $12k max
c $10,667 Part B for $8k max
d $5,334 Part B for $4k max
e $2,667 Part B for $2k max
f $20k Part B for $15k max
Medicaid Incentives Schedule
Under Medicaid, eligible professionals can receive up to $63,750 over six years and must qualify by 2016 to receive maximum incentives. To qualify, an eligible provider’s patient population must be comprised of at least 30% Medicaid patients and 20% for pediatricians. Requires proving Meaningful Use in year 2; year 1 can be for adoption only.
| Year | 2011-2016 30% provider |
2011-2016 20% pediatrician |
| 1st year | $21,250a | $14,167b |
| 2nd year | $8,500c | $5,667d |
| 3rd year | $8,500 | $5,667 |
| 4th year | $8,500 | $5,667 |
| 5th year | $8,500 | $5,667 |
| 6th year (up to 2021) |
$8,500 | $5,667 |
| Total | $63,500 | $42,500 |
Allowable costs:
a $25k (1st year only) = $21,250 or b $14,167
c $10k = $8,500 or d $5,667 & $5,666
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