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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Policy Considerations for Integrated Care Models 12-002
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Initiative to Reduce Avoidable Hospitalizations among Nursing Facility Residents
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- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: Informational Bulletin
Section 1104 of the Affordable Care Act
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Long-Term Services & Support
- Managed Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Adult Health Care Quality Measures and CALT
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Topics:
- Quality of Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Application by Community Health Accreditation Program for Continued Deeming Authority for Home Health Agencies (CMS-2377-PN)
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: Regulations
Updates to the §1915(c) Waiver Instructions and Technical Guide Regarding Employment and Employment Related Services
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Program; Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers (CMS-2296-P)
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: Regulations
Medicaid State Technical Assistance Teams and Virtual Meeting Series
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Topics:
- Quality of Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program 5 Year Extension
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: Informational Bulletin
Community Living Initiative - Olmstead
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter