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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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
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Conversion to Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Cost Sharing
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Increased Medicaid Payment for Primary Care Questions and Answers
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: Availability of Enhanced Funding for IT Systems (90/10)
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Cost Sharing
- Data & Systems
- Delivery System
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Correction: State Allotments for Payment of Medicare Part B Premiums for Qualifying Individuals for FY 2012
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Regulations
Disproportionate Share Hospital Allotments and Institutions for Mental Diseases Disproportionate Share Hospital Limits for FYs 2010, 2011, and Preliminary FY 2012 Disproportionate Share Hospital Allotments and Limits
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Regulations
Final Allotments to States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories and Commonwealths for FY 2012
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Regulations
Calendar Year (CY) 2012 Oct-Dec Phased-down State Contribution Final Per Capita (Prescription Drug) Rates
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid/CHIP Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions: FMAP
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Cost Sharing
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Financial Models to Support State Efforts to Integrate Care for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees
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Topics:
- Financing & Reimbursement
Type: State Medicaid Director Letter