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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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Impact on Medicaid and CHIP Implementation
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- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Pregnant Women Coverage Option
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- Benefits
Type: State Health Official Letter
Pregnant Women Coverage Option
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: State Health Official Letter
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) Overview
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Health Official Letter
Transitional Medical Assistance (TMA) and Options to Modify Eligibility Requirements
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Reduce Improper Payments to providers
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- Program Integrity
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Final Rule: Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments-Auditing and Reporting Requirements
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- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Regulations
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Medicare Nursing Home Value-Based Purchasing Demonstration
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Topics:
- Quality of Care
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Federal Upper Limit Listing Update
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- Prescription Drugs
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
State False Claims Act and Refund of Federal Share
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Health Official Letter