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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Guidance on State Alternative Applications for Health Coverage
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Administrative Funding Availability for Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Expenditures
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Topics:
- Cost Sharing
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: Informational Bulletin
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Annual Re-determination of Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy Deemed Status (Re-deeming)
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Topics:
- Cost Sharing
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Informational Bulletin
Payment of Medicare Cost Sharing for Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMBs)
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Topics:
- Cost Sharing
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Medicaid-Medicare Issues
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Federal and State Oversight of Medicaid Expenditures
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Long Term Services and Supports Delivered Through Medicaid Managed Care Programs
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Allotment Payment Reductions
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Informational Bulletin
Coverage of Behavioral Health Services for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Significant Mental Health Conditions
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Coordination between Medicaid and Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin
Model Eligibility Application and Guidance on State Alternative Applications
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Eligibility
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin