NCQA Product Sunset and Transition

NCQA plans to sunset the current editions of five products to more effectively focus resources on programs, services and innovations that have the greatest impact on healthcare quality. NCQA is committed to supporting customers through this transition by honoring existing statuses and renewals that meet the specific deadlines outlined below.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

The impacted products are listed below. Select your product to see the key dates, deadlines and details relevant to your organization.

Product Details

Key Dates

  • December 31, 2026: Last day to submit applications (new and renewal customers)
  • March 31, 2027: Last day for survey submissions

Scheduling

  • Surveys scheduled after March 31, 2027, will be cancelled and refunded, as applicable. Contact your Application and Scheduling Account Representative (ASAR) to reschedule before the deadline.

Automatic Credit

  • Automatic credit will continue to apply to eligible organizations until their delegate’s last status expiration date.

Key Dates

  • December 31, 2026: Last day to submit applications (new and renewal customers)
  • June 30, 2027: Last day for survey submissions

Scheduling

  • Surveys scheduled after June 30, 2027, will be cancelled and refunded, as applicable. Contact your Application and Scheduling Account Representative (ASAR) to reschedule before the deadline.

NYRx Reports

  • NCQA will issue final NYRx survey reports and results according to its standard process.

What’s Next for PHQ and NYRx

  • There is no successor product available at this time. NCQA is using this transition period to engage customers and stakeholders, assess market needs and determine the most effective path forward. Share your input through the feedback form in Stay Informed and Share Your Feedback below.

Key Dates

  • December 31, 2026: Last day to submit applications for the Transforming pathway
  • November 30, 2027: Last day to submit Sustaining Recognition reports
  • December 31, 2027: Last day to complete Transforming evaluations

Contact your NCQA representative if you need help scheduling to meet these deadlines.

Key Dates

  • December 31, 2026: Last day for new customers to submit applications
  • December 31, 2026: Last day for current customers to submit renewal fees

Automatic Credit and Organization Support

  • Automatic credit and organization support for organizations using a PHM Prevalidated vendor will apply through the last expiration date on the vendor’s decision letter.

Questions From Prevalidated Vendors

Key Dates

  • December 31, 2026: Last day for new customers to submit applications
  • December 31, 2026: Last day for current customers to submit renewal fees

Transfer Credit

  • Transfer credit for practices using a PCMH Prevalidated vendor will apply through the last expiration date on the vendor’s decision letter.

Questions From Prevalidated Vendors

Your Status and Records

  • NCQA will honor new and renewal customers who meet the deadlines for their product. Your status remains in effect through its expiration date. No renewals will be available after that date.
  • Expiration dates vary by organization. You may use your status, and any applicable seal, only while it is active.
  • After the sunset, you’ll keep access to completed Interactive Review Tool (IRT) licenses and reports, historical records in QPASS and purchased e-publications. We recommend downloading and keeping copies of your current certificates and other important documents.

Stay Informed and Share Your Feedback

As market needs continue to evolve, we are committed to listening to customers, monitoring emerging challenges and identifying opportunities for future solutions.

Your feedback helps shape the next generation of NCQA programs. Tell us what has been most valuable to your organization, what you’d want in a future solution and whether you’d like to take part in future discussions.

Share your feedback

Thank you for your partnership and your commitment to improving healthcare quality.

Questions?

Submit questions about the sunset, timelines or your status through My.NCQA/PCS. An NCQA representative will review your request and respond promptly.

Current PHM and PCMH Prevalidated vendors should use the mailbox listed in their product section above. Organizations that contract with a Prevalidated vendor should use My.NCQA/PCS.