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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Improving Maternal Health and Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (SHO #21-007)
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions to Support the Return to Normal Eligibility Operations for Transitional Medical Assistance and Medical Support
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Topics:
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs on Non-Payment of Premiums: Continuous Eligibility September 2023 State Health Official Letter Follow Up
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) Reimbursement: Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Requirements
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Topics:
- Reimbursement
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) Demonstration Opportunity Technical Assistance Questions and Answers
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Managed Care
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Qualified Residential Treatment Programs FAQs
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Quality of Care
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Advanced Planning Documents for System Development Associated with 1115 Demonstrations
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) Demonstration Opportunity Technical Assistance Questions and Answers
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Managed Care
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Medicaid Opportunities for Enhanced Match for Certain PDMP Expenditures FAQs
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Office of Management and Budget Circular A-87
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions