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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Employment Training and Placement Services for Individuals with Disabilities
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- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Y2K Medicaid Transition
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- Data & Systems
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and TRICARE
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Eligibility Despite Temporary Hired 2000 Census Bureau Employment
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payment Adjustments for Hospitals Final Regulation
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- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Olmstead Decision
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- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Olmstead Decision and Medicaid
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Dual Eligibles Outreach and Enrollment
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Guide to Choosing Quality Health Care
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Topics:
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Funding Expiration Date for Eligibility & Enrollment Processes
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter