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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Model Notice for Employers to use Regarding Premium Assistance under Medicaid or CHIP
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- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: Informational Bulletin
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) Anniversary
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- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: Informational Bulletin
CHIPRA Grant Solicitation for State CHIP Porgrams
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- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: Informational Bulletin
Express Lane Eligibility Option
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- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Health Official Letter
Premium Assistance Option
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Health Official Letter
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ARRA Protections for Indians in Medicaid and CHIP
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- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
CHIP Premium Grace Period
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- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Health Official Letter
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Citizenship Documentation Requirement for Medicaid and CHIP
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Health Official Letter
CHIP Performance Bonus Payments-FY 2009
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Health Official Letter
Medicaid Managed Care Requirements Applied to CHIP Managed Care
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Health Official Letter