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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Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Implementation Conference Announcement
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Public Charge
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Long-Term Services & Support
- Program Administration
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Allotments Methodology
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Payment Rate and Payment Methodology Public Process
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Technical Implementation
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) State Plan Process
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
State Emergency Health Services Funding
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Children's Health Insurance Program Structure Options
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Health Official Letter
Expanding Coverage for Children-Optional Targeted Low-Income Children, Presumptive Eligibility, Continuous Eligibility
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Voluntary Contribution and Provider-Specific Tax Amendments
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter