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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CIB Update: SHO on Children's Core Set of Quality Measures & Performance Indicators for Medicaid and CHIP
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- CHIPRA
- Program Administration
- Quality of Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Maternal and Child Health Updates in Medicaid and CHIP
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: Informational Bulletin
Coverage and Service Design Opportunities for Individuals with Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
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Topics:
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Meningitis Outbreak
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: Informational Bulletin
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Individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Health Official Letter
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: CHIP and the Affordable Care Act
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
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Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Coordination Across Insurance Affordability Programs
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Delivery System
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Delay of ICD-10 Implementation and Section 1915(c) Waiver Instruction Reminder for Actions that result in Program Reductions
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Information Technology Architecture Guidance Version 3.0
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Review and Approval Process for Medicaid and CHIP Section 1115 Demonstrations - Final Rule (CMS-2325-F)
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Topics:
- Program Administration
Type: Regulations