The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is responsible for implementing laws passed by Congress related to Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Basic Health Program. To implement these programs, CMS issues various forms of guidance to explain how laws will be implemented and what states and others need to do to comply. In addition to regulations, CMS issues sub-regulatory guidance to address policy issues as well as operational updates and technical clarifications of existing guidance.
Federal Policy Guidance
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Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Conversion Guidance
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Type: Informational Bulletin
Increased Medicaid Payment for Primary Care Questions and Answers
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Informational Bulletin
Maternal and Child Health Updates in Medicaid and CHIP
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: Informational Bulletin
Correction: Payments for Services Furnished by Certain Primary Care Physicians and Charges for Vaccine Administration under the Vaccines for Children Program
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Type: Regulations
Affordable Care Act Questions and Answers
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Exchanges, Market Reforms, and Medicaid
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Delivery System
- Eligibility
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Coverage and Service Design Opportunities for Individuals with Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
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Topics:
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Info Bulletin: Inpatient Psychiatric Services for Individuals under age 21
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: Informational Bulletin
Essential Health Benefits in the Medicaid Program
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Info Bulletin: Release of State Medicaid Director Letter on Essential Health Benefit Provision
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Type: Informational Bulletin
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