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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Medicaid and TANF Eligibility Coordination Final Regulation
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Delinking Medicaid and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Eligibility Redetermination Time Extension
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Disabled Working Individuals - Optional Categorically Needy Eligibility Group
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Factor VIII or IX Concentrate Blood Products Litigation HIV/AIDS
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Public Charge
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Long-Term Services & Support
- Program Administration
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Medicaid Eligibility Immigrants
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Topics:
- Eligibility
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
Expands Option to Guarantee Eligibility for Individuals in Managed Care
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter