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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Ensuring Continuity of Coverage for Individuals Receiving Home and Community-Based Services
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Topics:
- Access to Care
- Program Administration
- COVID-19
- Unwinding
Type: Informational Bulletin
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 Amendments to Provider Directory Requirements
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
- Program Administration
Type: State Health Official Letter
Continuation of Certain Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Processing Data Reporting
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Data & Systems
- Program Administration
- COVID-19
- Unwinding
Type: State Health Official Letter
Ensuring Timely and Accurate Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Determinations at Application
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Renewals
- Program Administration
- COVID-19
- Unwinding
Type: Informational Bulletin
Extension of Temporary Unwinding Related Flexibilities
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Topics:
- Eligibility
- Renewals
- Program Administration
- COVID-19
- Unwinding
Type: Informational Bulletin
Identifying Deceased Medicaid Enrollees
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Topics:
- Program Administration
- Data & Systems
Type: Guidance
Conducting Medicaid and CHIP Renewals During the Unwinding Period and Beyond: Essential Reminders
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Renewals
- Program Administration
- COVID-19
- Unwinding
Type: Informational Bulletin
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Illustrative Examples of Processes Not Permitted Under Medicaid and CHIP Renewal Requirements
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Renewals
- COVID-19
- Unwinding
Type: Informational Bulletin
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Ensuring Eligible Children Maintain Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Coverage
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Topics:
- Eligibility
- Program Administration
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- COVID-19
- Unwinding
Type: Informational Bulletin
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Development and Maintenance of Direct Support Worker Registries: Benefits of Utilization and Enhanced Federal Funding Availability
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
- Long-Term Services & Support
- Benefits
Type: Informational Bulletin