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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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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2024 Federal Poverty Level Standards
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Medicaid-Medicare Issues
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
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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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
- COVID-19
- Unwinding
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
2024 SSI, Spousal Impoverishment, and Medicare Savings Program Resource Standards
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin
Guidance on Adding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Questions to State Medicaid and CHIP Applications for Health Coverage
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Topics:
- Program Administration
- Data & Systems
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Monitoring and Oversight Tools #3
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Topics:
- Managed Care
- Program Integrity
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: Informational Bulletin
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
Section 5112 Requirement for all States to Provide Continuous Eligibility to Children in Medicaid and CHIP under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
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Topics:
- Eligibility
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Program Administration
- COVID-19
- Unwinding
Type: State Health Official Letter