Okay, there appears to be some confusion. Let me break down the timline. Starting in 2014, Stage 2 is in effect. At that point, we are back to the 90 day requirement for people who attested in 2011 and 2012.

So if you filed for Calendar Year 2011, you would be in Stage 1 for 3 years (2011,2012,2013) until 2014, then you would have to submit 90 days under stage 2 for the fourth year. Lastly, you would do the full year for 2015 with Stage 2 requirements.

So if you filed for Calendar Year 2012, you would be in Stage 1 for 2 years until 2014 (2012,2013), then you would have to submit 90 days under stage 2 for the third year. 1 Full Calendar Year for Stage 2 in 2015. Then, 1 year for Stage 3 in 2016.

Basically ever year after 2011 gets 2 years to be in Stage 1 before finally moving to Stage 2. 2011 people have the "benefit" of being in Stage 1 for 3 years having only 2 years to go. The timeline is summarized below:

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Source: CMS

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