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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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
CMS Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:Telephonic Applications, Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Policy and 75/25 Federal Matching Rate
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Enhanced Funding for Medicaid Eligibility Systems Operation and Maintenance
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Cost Sharing
- Delivery System
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
CMS Oral Health Initiative and Other Dental-Related Items
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Quality of Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Federal and State Oversight of Medicaid Expenditures
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Topics:
- Cost Sharing
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
CIB Update: SHO on Children's Core Set of Quality Measures & Performance Indicators for Medicaid and CHIP
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- CHIPRA
- Program Administration
- Quality of Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Maternal and Child Health Updates in Medicaid and CHIP
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: Informational Bulletin
Meningitis Outbreak
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: Informational Bulletin
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Individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: State Health Official Letter
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: CHIP and the Affordable Care Act
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Children's Health Insurance Program
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
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