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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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: 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
1915(i) State Plan HCBS, 5-Year Period for Waivers, Provider Payment Reassignment, Setting Requirements for Community First Choice, and 1915(c) HCBS Waivers - CMS-2249-F/CMS-2296-F
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: Regulations
Proposed Notice: Basic Health Program (CMS-2380-PN)
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Basic Health Program
Type: Regulations
NPRM: Basic Health Program (CMS-2380-P)
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Basic Health Program
Type: Regulations
Final Rule: Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Payment Reductions
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Regulations
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Programs: Essential Health Benefits in Alternative Benefit Plans, Eligibility Notices, Fair Hearing and Appeal Processes, and Premiums and Cost Sharing; Exchanges: Eligibility and Enrollment (CMS-2334-F)
Date:
Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Eligibility
Type: Regulations
Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Allotment Payment Reductions (CMS-2367-P)
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Regulations
Final Rule with Comment: Increased FMAP through the Affordable Care Act
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Cost Sharing
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Regulations
Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Programs, and Exchanges: Essential Health Benefits in Alternative Benefit Plans, Eligibility Notices, Fair Hearing and Appeal Processes for Medicaid and Exchange Eligibility Appeals and Other Provisions Related to Eligibility and Enrollment for Exchanges, Medicaid and CHIP, and Medicaid Premiums and Cost Sharing
Date:
Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Eligibility
Type: Regulations