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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Medication Assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Long-Term Services & Support
- Program Administration
- Prescription Drugs
Type: Informational Bulletin
Update on CMS Oral Health Initiative and Other Oral Health Related Items
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Program Administration
- Quality of Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Self-Direction Program Options for Medicaid Payments in the Implementation of the Fair Labor Standards Act Regulation Changes
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Topics:
- Delivery System
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: Informational Bulletin
Accountability #2: Financing and Donations
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Program Integrity
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Basic Health Program: Federal Funding Methodology for Program Year 2015
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Basic Health Program
Type: Regulations
Final Rule and Payment Notice: Basic Health Program
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Cost Sharing
- Benefits
- Basic Health Program
Type: Informational Bulletin
Final Rule: Basic Health Programs
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Basic Health Program
Type: Regulations
2014 Federal Poverty Level Standards
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Medicaid-Medicare Issues
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Reducing Nonurgent Use of Emergency Departments and Improving Appropriate Care in Appropriate Settings
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Delivery System
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Quality of Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Funding for the New Adult Group, Coverage of Former Foster Care Children and CHIP Financing
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions