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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Medicaid Managed Care: Quality Oversight Support for State Quality Strategy and External Review Processes
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- Benefits
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Availability of Enhanced Funding for IT Systems (90/10)
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Cost Sharing
- Data & Systems
- Delivery System
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Payments for Services Furnished by Certain Primary Care Physicians and Charges for Vaccine Administration under the Vaccines for Children Program
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- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Type: Regulations
Primary Care Payment and Vaccine Administration Charge Increase
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Type: Informational Bulletin
Meningitis Outbreak
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: Informational Bulletin
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Annual Reassignments for Certain Low Income Subsidy (LIS) Eligible Individuals
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin
HHS Announces Next Steps to Promote Use of Electronic Health Records (EHR): CMS Stage 2 Criteria for EHR Incentive Programs
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
Type: Informational Bulletin
Individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Health Official Letter
Resources Strengthening the Management of Psychotropic Medications for Vulnerable Populations
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Topics:
- Prescription Drugs
Type: Informational Bulletin
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Correction: State Allotments for Payment of Medicare Part B Premiums for Qualifying Individuals for FY 2012
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Regulations