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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Informational Bulletin on Opportunities for Improving Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services for Medicaid and CHIP Enrollees Experiencing Homelessness
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Topics:
- Access to Care
- Health Related Social Needs
- Homelessness
- Mental Health
- Outreach & Enrollment
- Substance Use Disorders
Type: Informational Bulletin
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
Guidance on Adding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Questions to State Medicaid and CHIP Applications for Health Coverage
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Topics:
- Program Administration
- Data & Systems
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: Informational Bulletin
Basic Health Program; Federal Funding Methodology for Program Year 2024
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Cost Sharing
- Benefits
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin
Mandatory Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Coverage of Adult Vaccinations under the Inflation Reduction Act
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Cost Sharing
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Managed Care
- Reimbursement
Type: State Health Official Letter
Basic Health Program: Federal Funding Methodology for Program Year 2023 Final Rule
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Cost Sharing
- Benefits
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Eligibility
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Coverage of Youth Formerly in Foster Care in Medicaid (Section 1002(a) of the SUPPORT Act)
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Topics:
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: State Health Official Letter
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Demonstration Project to Evaluate Using Medicaid Eligibility Data to Directly Certify Children for Free and Reduced Price School Meals
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: Informational Bulletin
Basic Health Program: Proposed Federal Funding Methodology for Program Year 2023 and Proposed Changes to Basic Health Program Regulations
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Cost Sharing
- Benefits
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Eligibility
Type: Regulations
Mandatory Medicaid and CHIP Coverage of COVID-19-Related Treatment under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Prescribed Drugs
Type: State Health Official Letter