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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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
Medicaid Managed Care Technical Assistance Center for States
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Managed Care
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Premium Assistance
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Prevention and Early Identification of Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Moving Forward and Essential Health Benefits
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Basic Health Program
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Delivery System
- Basic Health Program
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Application of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act to Medicaid MCOs, CHIP, and Alternative Benefit (Benchmark) Plans
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: State Health Official Letter
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Exchanges, Market Reforms, and Medicaid
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Delivery System
- Eligibility
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Info Bulletin: Inpatient Psychiatric Services for Individuals under age 21
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Managed Care: Quality Oversight Support for State Quality Strategy and External Review Processes
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Topics:
- Benefits
Type: Informational Bulletin