How Do I Get Enrolled in the CMS ACO Plan?

For providers, enrollment means applying through CMS’s established application cycle via the ACO Management System and following guidance available on the Application Guidance & Toolkit webpage, which details eligibility and submission requirements.

Enrollment Overview

For Providers:

To participate in a CMS Accountable Care Organization (ACO), your organization must apply through CMS’s established application cycle. This process is managed through the ACO Management System (ACO-MS) and guided by the Application Guidance & Toolkit, which outlines eligibility criteria, submission requirements, and key deadlines.

Steps include:

1. Reviewing the CMS Shared Savings Program Application Guidance & Toolkit.

2. Submitting required documents and organizational details through the ACO Management System.

3. Following CMS’s timeline for application review, approval, and participation agreement execution.

If questions arise during the process, visit CMS’s Contact Information page or the Shared Savings Program Application webpage for support.

For Beneficiaries:

You don’t need to sign up for an ACO plan. CMS automatically assigns beneficiaries based on their primary care provider’s participation in an ACO. This assignment may appear in your Medicare communications or on Medicare.gov under your account details.

How Medisolv Helps

While CMS manages enrollment directly,  Medisolv helps ACOs simplify the quality reporting and compliance requirements that follow approval. Our ACO solutions support your organization at every stage of the process—before, during, and after enrollment.

With Medisolv, ACOs can:

• Ensure CMS compliance with accurate, validated data.

• Automate quality reporting workflows to reduce administrative effort.

• Gain near real-time performance insights across all participating entities.

• Meet APP reporting requirements with confidence and clarity.

Focus on delivering high-quality, coordinated care, and Medisolv handles the complexities of data collection, validation, and submission.

Want to Dive Deeper? Explore resources to help your ACO meet CMS requirements:

• 2024 APP Reporting Requirements for ACOs

• Medicare QPP: What it is, MIPS vs APMs, & How Medisolv Can Help 
• APM Performance Pathway (APP) Reporting Package