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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Independent Assessment Guidelines for Section 1915(b) Waivers
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- Managed Care
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Viagra Coverage
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- Prescription Drugs
Type: State Health Official Letter
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Managed Care Framework for People with Special Health Care Needs
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Topics:
- Managed Care
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Eligibiity for Children with Social Security Income (SSI)
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Quality Improvement System for Managed Care Initiative (QISMC)
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Topics:
- Managed Care
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medicaid and TANF Eligibility Coordination Final Regulation
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Delinking Medicaid and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Balanced Budget Act Limited Exemption from Managed Care Requirements for Waivers
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Topics:
- Managed Care
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Implementation
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- Survey & Certification
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Balanced Budget Act Limited Exemption from Managed Care Requirements for Waivers
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Topics:
- Managed Care
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter