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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Improving Maternal Health and Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (SHO #21-007)
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions to Support the Return to Normal Eligibility Operations for Transitional Medical Assistance and Medical Support
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Topics:
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
- Program Administration
- COVID-19
- Unwinding
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Medicaid Opportunities for Enhanced Match for Certain PDMP Expenditures FAQs
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Office of Management and Budget Circular A-87
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Final Rule for Medicaid and CHIP
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Federal Funding for Services "Received Through" an IHS/Tribal Facility and Furnished to Medicaid-Eligible American Indians and Alaska Natives (SHO #16-002)
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Tribal Issues
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Health Services Initiative
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Quality of Care
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
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Covered Outpatient Drug Final Rule with Comment (CMS-2345-FC)
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Prescription Drugs
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Medicaid Managed Care Marketing Regulations
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Delivery System
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Managed Care
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Health Insurance Providers Fee for Medicaid Managed Care Plans
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Delivery System
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Managed Care
Type: Frequently Asked Questions