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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Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Coordination Across Insurance Affordability Programs
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- 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
Review and Approval Process for Medicaid and CHIP Section 1115 Demonstrations
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Topics:
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Adult Health Care Quality Measures and CALT
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Topics:
- Quality of Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Enforcement Discretion Regarding Compliance with Just Released HIPAA Standards
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Information Technology Architecture Guidanc - Draft Version 3.0
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid State Technical Assistance Teams and Virtual Meeting Series
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Topics:
- Quality of Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Web-Based SPA Submission Process for Health Homes for Medicaid Enrollees with Chronic Conditions
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Topics:
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
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