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 Family Planning Services and Supplies
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Eligibility
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Community First Choice State Plan Option
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Topics:
- Cost Sharing
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter
Medicaid Beneficiaries in Home and Community-Based Settings who Exhibit Unsafe Wandering or Exit-Seeking Behavior
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Opportunities to Improve HIV Prevention and Care Delivery to Medicaid and CHIP Beneficiaries
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid & Exchange: Eligibility & Expansion Part II - 2nd Final Rule (CMS-2334-F2)
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Eligibility
Type: Regulations
Medicaid & Exchange: Eligibility & Expansion Part II 2nd Proposed rule (CMS-2334-P2) (Companion Appeals NPRM)
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Eligibility
Type: Regulations
Section 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Opportunity to Allow Medicaid Coverage to Former Foster Care Youth Who Have Moved to a Different State
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Eligibility
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Program Covered Outpatient Drug Interim Final Rule (CMS 2345-IFC)
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Prescription Drugs
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Type: Regulations
Medicaid Drug Rebate Program National Rebate Agreement
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Prescription Drugs
Type: Regulations
RFI: Federal Government Interventions to Ensure the Provision of Timely and Quality HCBS CMS-2404-NC
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Long-Term Services & Support
Type: Regulations
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