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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CHIP Application Template
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Children's Health Insurance Program Overview
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Consumer Participation
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Topics:
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
HIV Viral Load Tests Coverage
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Third Party Liability (TPL) Tort Claims
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin
Administrative Expenditures Reporting
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Initial SSI Payment One Month Gap Impact on Eligibility
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
INS Naturalization and Eligibility
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medicaid Managed Care Waivers (1915 (b)) Submission Guidelines
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Topics:
- Managed Care
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Eligibility Determination Clarification
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter