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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Best Practices for Adhering to Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Requirements
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Topics:
- Access to Care
- Benefits
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Coverage
- Delivery Systems
- Managed Care
- Outreach & Enrollment
- Program Administration
- COVID-19
Type: State Health Official Letter
State Compliance with Medicaid and CHIP Renewal Requirements by December 31, 2026
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Topics:
- Access to Care
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Compliance
- Outreach & Enrollment
- Program Administration
- Renewals
- COVID-19
- Unwinding
Type: Informational Bulletin
Guidelines for Achieving Compliance with Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Renewal Timeliness Requirements Following the Medicaid and CHIP Unwinding Period
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Topics:
- Access to Care
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
- Program Administration
- Renewals
- COVID-19
- Unwinding
Type: Informational Bulletin
Budget Neutrality for Section 1115(a) Medicaid Demonstration Projects SMDL (SMD 24-003)
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Topics:
- Program Administration
- Section 1115 Demonstrations
- COVID-19
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Ensuring Continuity of Coverage for Individuals Receiving Home and Community-Based Services
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Topics:
- Access to Care
- Program Administration
- COVID-19
- Unwinding
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Family Planning Services and Supplies: Requirements and Best Practices
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Topics:
- Program Administration
- Access to Care
- Cost Sharing
- Prescription Drugs
Type: Informational Bulletin
Informational Bulletin on Opportunities for Improving Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services for Medicaid and CHIP Enrollees Experiencing Homelessness
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Topics:
- Access to Care
- Health Related Social Needs
- Homelessness
- Mental Health
- Outreach & Enrollment
- Substance Use Disorders
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Program; Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services (CMS-2442-F)
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Topics:
- Access to Care
- Delivery System
- Program Administration
Type: Regulations
Letter to Governors on Unwinding
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Topics:
- Eligibility
- Access to Care
- COVID-19
- Unwinding
Type: Informational Bulletin