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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State Option to Provide Benchmark Benefits to Beneficiaries
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- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Optional Benefit for Sickle Cell Disease
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- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
New Optional Medicaid Benefit for Sickle Cell Diseases
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
1115 Demonstration to Benefit Hurricane Katrina Victims
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Program Administration
Type: State Health Official Letter
Money Follows the Person Clarifications
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- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Grant Solicitation-Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
State Coverage of Disease Management
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- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Money Follows the Person Examples and Clarification
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Reporting Specifications Requirement Changes:Medicaid Statistical Information System (MSIS)
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Coverage of Medical Equipment Costs to Facilitate Transition of Individuals from Institutional to Community Settings
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter