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 and CHIP FAQs: Implementing Hospital Presumptive Eligibility Programs
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Account Transfer Flat File Enrollment Options
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: Informational Bulletin
FFM Account Transfer Flat Files
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Data & Systems
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Medicaid and CHIP Application and Eligibility Data
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Data & Systems
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: Informational Bulletin
New Flexibility: Using Account Transfer Flat Files to Enroll Individuals in Medicaid and CHIP
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: State Health Official Letter
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Text 4 Baby Initiative
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Topics:
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: Informational Bulletin
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Model Applications and Notices Project to Improve Language and Cultural Appropriateness
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Topics:
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: State Health Official Letter
Outreach and Education for Potential Dual Eligibles
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Topics:
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medical Child Working Group
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Topics:
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Guide to Choosing Quality Health Care
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Topics:
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter