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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Basic Health Program Funding Methodology Proposed Payment Notice for Program Year 2021
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Cost Sharing
- Benefits
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Eligibility
- Basic Health Program
Type: Regulations
New Reporting Measures for Substance Use Disorder (SUD)-focused Health Homes
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
CIB: 2020 Updates to the Adult and Child Core Health Care Quality Measurement Sets
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Topics:
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- CHIPRA
- Program Administration
- Quality of Care
Type: Informational Bulletin
Basic Health Program Funding Methodology Final Notice for Program Years 2019 and 2020
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Cost Sharing
- Benefits
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Eligibility
- Basic Health Program
Type: Regulations
New State Flexibilities and Requirements regarding Alternative Benefit Plans (ABP) and Essential Health Benefits (EHB)
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Eligibility
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Joint CMCS and SAMHSA Informational Bulletin: Information to States and School Systems on Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Issues in Schools
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Topics:
- Benefits
- Eligibility
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Medicaid Opportunities for Enhanced Match for Certain PDMP Expenditures FAQs
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
Type: Frequently Asked Questions
Guidance for States on the Availability of an Extension of the Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) Period for Certain Medicaid Health Homes for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Program Administration
Type: Informational Bulletin
Basic Health Program; Federal Funding Methodology for Program Years 2019 and 2020 (CMS-2407-PN)
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Topics:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Benefits
- Cost Sharing
- Eligibility
- Financing & Reimbursement
- Program Administration
- Basic Health Program
Type: Regulations
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Transformed-Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS) State Compliance
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Topics:
- Data & Systems
- Managed Care
- Program Administration
- Program Integrity
Type: Informational Bulletin