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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Coverage of H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
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- Benefits
Type: Informational Bulletin
ARRA Increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) and Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Requirements
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- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medicaid and CHIP Coverage of HIV Testing and Screening
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- Benefits
Type: State Health Official Letter
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Impact on Medicaid and CHIP Implementation
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- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Pregnant Women Coverage Option
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- Benefits
Type: State Health Official Letter
Pregnant Women Coverage Option
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- Benefits
Type: State Health Official Letter
Transitional Medical Assistance (TMA) and Options to Modify Eligibility Requirements
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- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Citizenship Documentation Requirements
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- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Third Party Liability
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- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Qualified State Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance Partnership Programs and Estate Recovery
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- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter