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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Updated 2024 SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Standards
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin
Ensuring Timely and Accurate Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Determinations at Application
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Renewals
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Extension of Temporary Unwinding Related Flexibilities
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Topics:
- Eligibility
- Renewals
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Exercise of Enforcement Discretion until Calendar Year 2028 for Existing Health Care-Related Tax Programs with Hold Harmless Arrangements Involving the Redistribution of Medicaid Payments
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Program; Streamlining the Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, and Basic Health Program Application, Eligibility Determination, Enrollment, and Renewal Processes (CMS-2421-F2)
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Medicaid-Medicare Issues
- Program Administration
Type: Regulations
Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Incident – CMS Response and State Flexibilities
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Informational Bulletin
Conducting Medicaid and CHIP Renewals During the Unwinding Period and Beyond: Essential Reminders
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Renewals
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
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2024 Federal Poverty Level Standards
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Medicaid-Medicare Issues
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Ensuring Eligible Children Maintain Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Coverage
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Topics:
- Eligibility
- Program Administration
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: Informational Bulletin
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Frequently Asked Questions to Support the Return to Normal Eligibility Operations for Transitional Medical Assistance and Medical Support
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Topics:
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions