2026 MIPS Improvement Activity IA_BMH_15: Behavioral/Mental Health and Substance Use Screening & Referral for Older Adults

Written by Tucker Deyett, Dedicated Advisor, ReportingMD. Source data: CMS Quality Payment Program 2026 measure specifications and benchmark files.

Subcategory: Behavioral and Mental Health

At a glance

IA_BMH_15, Behavioral/Mental Health and Substance Use Screening & Referral for Older Adults, is a 2026 MIPS improvement activity in the Behavioral and Mental Health subcategory, included in 3 MVPs. For PY2026 activities are not weighted: clinicians with small practice, rural, non-patient-facing, or HPSA status attest to one activity, all other Traditional MIPS participants attest to two, and MVP participants attest to one.

Activity description

Complete age-appropriate screening for mental health and substance use in older adults, as well as screening and referral to treatment and/or referral to appropriate social services, and document this in-patient care plans.

Activity details

Activity ID: IA_BMH_15
Subcategory: Behavioral and Mental Health
Programs: Traditional MIPS, APP, APP Plus
First performance year: 2024

MVPs that include this activity

Coordinating Stroke Care to Promote Prevention and Cultivate Positive Outcomes; Quality Care in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders; Rehabilitative Support for Musculoskeletal Care

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