Creator: Patrick Connole
CMS Updates PBJ Guidance Tied to iQIES Transition
Get the links for the new CMS updated guidance and FAQs for the Payroll-Based Journal system transition into iQIES.
CMS has updated guidance for the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system transition into the Internet Quality Improvement & Evaluation System (iQIES).
Beginning Aug. 17, 2026, all PBJ staffing data must be submitted through iQIES.
For the new FAQs, go here.
Contact Info?
If in need of technical assistance, contact the iQIES Service Center:
- Email: iqies@cms.hhs.gov
- Phone: 1-800-339-9313
- Online support: Use CCSQ Support Central to create a new ticket, track an existing ticket or recover a HARP account password.
- PBJ policy questions go to nhstaffing@cms.hhs.gov.
Comments or questions? Contact Patrick Connole at pconnole@parkplacelive.com.
