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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Federal Funding for Medicaid HIT Activities
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- Cost Sharing
- Data & Systems
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
State Flexibility for Medicaid Benefit Packages Final Rule
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- Benefits
Type: Informational Bulletin
Individuals Arriving from Haiti for Medical Attention
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- Benefits
Type: Informational Bulletin
Additional guidance on the implementation of Section 6087 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA), Public Law Number 109-171. Section 6087, the Optional Choice of Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services (PAS) (Cash and Counseling)
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- Benefits
- Long-Term Services & Support
- Program Administration
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Mental Health Parity and Substance Use Disorder Parity Requirements
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- Benefits
Type: State Health Official Letter
CHIP Dental Benefits
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- Benefits
Type: State Health Official Letter
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Coverage of H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
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- Benefits
Type: Informational Bulletin
Electronic Health Records Program Establishment and Payments to Providers
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- Data & Systems
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medicaid and CHIP Coverage of HIV Testing and Screening
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: State Health Official Letter
Pregnant Women Coverage Option
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- Benefits
Type: State Health Official Letter