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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Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) Deeming and Auto Enrollment Process
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
DRA Citizenship Documentation Requirements
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
DRA Options to Support People with Disabilities and Long-Term Care Needs
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Legislative Changes to Medicaid Coverage of Medicare Cost-Sharing for Qualifying Individuals (QIs)
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
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Medicaid Coverage of Medicare Cost-Sharing for Qualifying Individuals
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medicaid Eligibility Policy Resource Guide
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Health Official Letter
Outstationing in Tribal and Urban Indian Health Care Facilities
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Second Grant Solicitation - Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act (TWIIA)
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medicaid Simplification Strategies and Program Integrity
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Outstationing Medicaid Eligibility for Pregnant Women and Children
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Topics:
- Eligibility
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter