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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Enrollment and Retention Flexibilities to Better Serve Medicare-Eligible
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Payment for Services Provided without Charge
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Minimum Essential Coverage
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Eligibility
- Program Administration
Type: State Health Official Letter
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Related Treasury Guidance on Minimal Essential Coverage
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Eligibility
- Program Administration
Type: Regulations
Delivery Opportunities for Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Delivery System
- Quality of Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Basic Health Program: Proposed Federal Funding Methodology for Program Year 2016
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Eligibility
- Program Administration
- Basic Health Program
Type: Regulations
Medicaid & CHIP Services to Address Autism
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Process for Amending Alternative Benefit Plans
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Topics:
- Program Administration
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medication Assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Long-Term Services & Support
- Program Administration
- Prescription Drugs
Type: Informational Bulletin
Update on CMS Oral Health Initiative and Other Oral Health Related Items
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Program Administration
- Quality of Care
Type: Informational Bulletin