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 on Medicaid and CHIP Coverage of Peer Support Services
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Mental Health
- Substance Use Disorders
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
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
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
Health Services Initiative
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Quality of Care
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
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Funding for the New Adult Group, Coverage of Former Foster Care Children and CHIP Financing
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
CMS Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:Telephonic Applications, Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Policy and 75/25 Federal Matching Rate
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Enhanced Funding for Medicaid Eligibility Systems Operation and Maintenance
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Cost Sharing
- Delivery System
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: CHIP and the Affordable Care Act
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
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