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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SMD: New Service Delivery Opportunities for Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Delivery System
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
CIB: Establishing "SOTA 2.0" as a Coordinated Point of Contact for State
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Topics:
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
CIB: Implementation of a "Fast Track" Federal Review Process for Section 1115 Medicaid and CHIP Demonstration Extensions
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Topics:
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Tri-Agency Letter on Cost Allocation Requirements Set Forth in OMB Circular A-87
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Coverage of Housing-Related Activities and Services for Individuals with Disabilities
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid/CHIP Provider Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
State Allotments for Payment of Medicare Part B Premiums for Qualifying Individuals (QI)
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Regulations
Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Notice of Proposed Rule (CMS 2390-P)
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Managed Care
- Delivery System
Type: Regulations
Affordable Care Act's Amendments to the Spousal Impoverishment Statute
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Eligibility
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Updated 2015 SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Standards
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin