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The Medicaid continuous enrollment condition, authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, ended on March 31, 2023. Find resources related to returning to normal operations and restarting full Medicaid and CHIP eligibility renewals.
Medicaid
Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. Medicaid is administered by states, according to federal requirements.
Eligibility Policy | Medicaid
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that, together with the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), provides health coverage to over 77.9 million Americans, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
Medicaid & You: Frequently Asked Questions
Mar 12, 2018 · Medicaid is a health coverage program operated by states, within broad federal guidelines. Although the federal government pays a portion of the costs, Medicaid is administered and operated by states, and each state's program is a little different depending on the needs and goals of that state.
State Profiles | Medicaid
Every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program is changing and improving – most states are expanding coverage for low-income adults; all states are modernizing their Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems, and taking advantage of many of the new flexibilities provided by the Affordable Care Act.
About Us | Medicaid
Medicaid provides health coverage to low-income people and is one of the largest payers for health care in the United States. The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides federal matching funds to states to provide health coverage to children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but who can't afford private ...
Benefits | Medicaid
States establish and administer their own Medicaid programs and determine the type, amount, duration, and scope of services within broad federal guidelines. Federal law requires states to provide certain mandatory benefits and allows states …
Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Operations and Enrollment Snapshot
Nov 8, 2024 · Since 2013, states have submitted monthly data on key Medicaid and CHIP operations—including enrollment, total applications, Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) application processing, and call center operations—through the Eligibility and Enrollment Performance Indicator (PI) data collection.
Where Can People Get Help With Medicaid & CHIP?
You Must Contact Your State Medicaid Agency to: Apply for Medicaid or CHIP; See if you're eligible for Medicaid or CHIP; Check on a Medicaid or CHIP application; Get a Medicaid or CHIP replacement card; Check on Medicaid or CHIP claims; Find a Medicaid or CHIP health care provider; Choose your state below for the contact information you need to ...
Dec 5, 2024 · The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is releasing this letter to provide guidance to state Medicaid agencies to protect Medicaid beneficiaries from impermissible sanctions and penalties related to Medicaid beneficiary eligibility-related fraud and abuse. This letter builds upon guidance released on October 17, 2022. 1