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/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Benefits and Delivery Systems
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Delivery System
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Coordination Across Insurance Affordability Programs
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Delivery System
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Delay of ICD-10 Implementation and Section 1915(c) Waiver Instruction Reminder for Actions that result in Program Reductions
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Lead Screening and EQRO protocols
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Information Technology Architecture Guidance Version 3.0
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Section 1104 of the Affordable Care Act
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Long-Term Services & Support
- Managed Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Review and Approval Process for Medicaid and CHIP Section 1115 Demonstrations - Final Rule (CMS-2325-F)
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Topics:
- Program Administration
Type: Regulations
Review and Approval Process for Medicaid and CHIP Section 1115 Demonstrations
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Topics:
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Essential Health Benefits FAQs
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: Informational Bulletin
Billing for Services Provided to Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMBs)
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: Informational Bulletin