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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Expanding Coverage for Children-Optional Targeted Low-Income Children, Presumptive Eligibility, Continuous Eligibility
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- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Voluntary Contribution and Provider-Specific Tax Amendments
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- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Expands Option to Guarantee Eligibility for Individuals in Managed Care
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- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Religious Non-Medical Health Care Institutions Coverage
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- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
1931 Eligibility Group
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Obstetrical and Pediatric Payment Rate Requirements Eliminated
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- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
CHIP Application Template
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Children's Health Insurance Program Overview
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Consumer Participation
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
HIV Viral Load Tests Coverage
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- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter