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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Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Programs, and Exchanges: Essential Health Benefits in Alternative Benefit Plans, Eligibility Notices, Fair Hearing and Appeal Processes for Medicaid and Exchange Eligibility Appeals and Other Provisions Related to Eligibility and Enrollment for Exchanges, Medicaid and CHIP, and Medicaid Premiums and Cost Sharing
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- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Eligibility
Type: Regulations
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Exchanges, Market Reforms, and Medicaid
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Delivery System
- Eligibility
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Annual Reassignments for Certain Low Income Subsidy (LIS) Eligible Individuals
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin
Resources Strengthening the Management of Psychotropic Medications for Vulnerable Populations
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Topics:
- Prescription Drugs
Type: Informational Bulletin
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Clarification on State Medicaid Manual Vendor Access to Eligibility
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin
FDA Updated Statement on Makena
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- Prescription Drugs
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Medicaid Pharmacy-Survey of Retail Prices
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Topics:
- Prescription Drugs
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Eligibility Policy
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Eligibility
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Section 1104 of the Affordable Care Act
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Long-Term Services & Support
- Managed Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Annual Reassignments for Certain Low Income Subsidy (LIS) Eligible Individuals
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin