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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Reducing Nonurgent Use of Emergency Departments and Improving Appropriate Care in Appropriate Settings
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Delivery System
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Quality of Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Account Transfer Flat File Enrollment Options
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: Informational Bulletin
Funding for the New Adult Group, Coverage of Former Foster Care Children and CHIP Financing
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Medicaid Provisions in Recently Passed Federal Budget Legislation
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Topics:
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Medicaid-Medicare Issues
Type: Informational Bulletin
Proposed Notice: Basic Health Program (CMS-2380-PN)
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Basic Health Program
Type: Regulations
Proposed Payment Notice: Basic Health Program (CMS-2380-PN)
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Basic Health Program
Type: Informational Bulletin
FFM Account Transfer Flat Files
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Data & Systems
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Medicaid and CHIP Application and Eligibility Data
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Data & Systems
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: Informational Bulletin
New Flexibility: Using Account Transfer Flat Files to Enroll Individuals in Medicaid and CHIP
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Eligibility
- Outreach & Enrollment
Type: State Health Official Letter
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2014 SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Standards
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin