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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Funding Expiration Date for Eligibility & Enrollment Processes
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments Clarification
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
School-Based Health Services Reimbursement
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Dual Eligible Outreach and Enrollment
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Payment Rates
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Nursing Facilities (NF) Private Reimbursement Pay Rate
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Reimbursement Requirements
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Eligibiity for Children with Social Security Income (SSI)
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medicaid and TANF Eligibility Coordination Final Regulation
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Managed Care Contract Requirements
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter