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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Public Input to Comprehensive 1115 Waivers, HCBS Waivers and Managed Care Waiverss
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- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Third Grant Solicitation Infrastructure Grant and Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment-Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act (TWWIIA)
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medicaid Eligibility Policy Resource Guide
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- Eligibility
Type: State Health Official Letter
CarePlanner: Web-Based Tool for Living and Support Arrangements
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- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Outstationing in Tribal and Urban Indian Health Care Facilities
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- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Second Grant Solicitation - Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act (TWIIA)
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medicaid Simplification Strategies and Program Integrity
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Outstationing Medicaid Eligibility for Pregnant Women and Children
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Limits
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Tools to Improve State Health and Long-term Service Systems - Nursing Facility Transition Grants, Real Choice Systems Change Grants, Community-Based Attendant Services
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter