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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Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Technical Implementation
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- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medicaid Eligibility Immigrants
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- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) State Plan Process
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Eligibility for Working Individuals with Disabilities
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Children Losing SSI Payment Due to Eligibility
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Children's Health Insurance Program Structure Options
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Health Official Letter
Expanding Coverage for Children-Optional Targeted Low-Income Children, Presumptive Eligibility, Continuous Eligibility
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Expands Option to Guarantee Eligibility for Individuals in Managed Care
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
1931 Eligibility Group
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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CHIP Application Template
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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