Details current approach to providing parity in mental health treatment and reasons for pursuing this goal. Read More
Maryland’s State Plan Amendment (18-0012), Alternative Benefit Plan (ABP)
This alternative benefit plan reflects new language and expansion of audiology services to participants 21 years old or older. Read More
South Carolina State Plan Amendment (SPA) 22-0016
This state plan amendment updates rates for early intervention, which includes sign language services for young children. Read More
Office of Civil Rights HIPAA Guidance
HIPAA compliance guidance for covered entities providing telehealth services. Read More
South Carolina State Plan Amendment 15-002
Updates outdated language in the nondiscrimination pages of South Carolina’s State Plan. Outlines how and to whom nondiscrimination information and policies will be disseminated and how complaints and noncompliance will be handled. Read More
Pharmacy Beneficiary Protections CIB
Reminds state agencies of the federal protections that help ensure access to prescription medications as states and stakeholders negotiate payments with drug manufacturers. Read More
Accessibility Requirements in Medicaid and CHIPFebruary 2023
Outlines the current policy regarding accessibility for beneficiaries of Medicaid and CHIP. Includes resources for beneficiaries and other relevant parties as well. Read More
CMCS Informational Bulletin: Clarification of Medicaid Coverage of Services to Children with Autism
Gives background on autism and provides policy clarification about services for children with autism in relation to Medicaid benefits. Read More
Medicaid and CHIP FAQs: Services to Address Autism
Outlines policy positions on coverage and services for those with autism. Read More
Core Set of Children’s Health Care Quality Measures for Medicaid and CHIP (Child Core Set) Technical Specifications and Resource Manual for Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Reporting
Administrative policy for how providers should code and report care involving Medicaid and CHIP coverage. Read More