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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Managed Care Emergency Services Coverage
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- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Managed Care Emergency Services Coverage
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payment Adjustments for Hospitals Final Regulation
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments Clarification
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Lead Screening: GAO Report and HHS Taskforce
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
EPSDT Annual Reporting Form
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Mental Health Services
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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School-Based Health Services Reimbursement
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
The World Institute on Disabilities (WID) study of Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Payment Rates
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter