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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State Medicaid Director Letter: Permanent Extension of Mandatory Medicaid State Plan Coverage of MAT/MOUD
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Coverage
- Mental Health
- Program Administration
- Substance Use Disorders
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Accessing Enhanced Federal Medicaid Matching Rates for State Information Technology Expenditures to Improve Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Care Coordination
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Mental Health
- Program Administration
- Substance Use Disorders
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Monitoring and Oversight Tools, including States’ Responsibility to Comply with Medicaid Managed Care and Separate CHIP Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Requirements
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Topics:
- Managed Care
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Mental Health
- Substance Use Disorders
Type: Informational Bulletin
Frequently Asked Questions on Medicaid and CHIP Coverage of Peer Support Services
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Mental Health
- Substance Use Disorders
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Informational Bulletin on Opportunities for Improving Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services for Medicaid and CHIP Enrollees Experiencing Homelessness
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Topics:
- Access to Care
- Health Related Social Needs
- Homelessness
- Mental Health
- Outreach & Enrollment
- Substance Use Disorders
Type: Informational Bulletin
Temporary increases to FMAP under sections 9811, 9814, 9815, and 9821 of the ARP
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Medicaid Expansion
- Tribal/Indian Health Services
- Benefits
- COVID-19
Type: State Health Official Letter
Tribal Consultation Process for Section 1915 Waiver and Section 1115(a) Demonstration Requests
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Topics:
- Tribal/Indian Health Services
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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