This CMCS Informational Bulletin seeks to remind state agencies of the federal requirements for the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit. This CIB also provides State Medicaid Agencies, agencies administering the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), state behavioral health agencies, state developmental disability agencies, and other stakeholders with relevant existing federal guidance and examples on ways that …
Supporting Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Aging Caregivers
Offers several resources and policies for states to better serve adults with I/DD and their aging caregivers. Read More
GUIDANCE TO STATES AND SCHOOL SYSTEMS ON ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES IN SCHOOLS
Provides the public, including states, schools, and school systems, with information about addressing mental health and substance use issues in schools, discussing Medicaid state plan benefits and other authorities. Read More
Request for Comments on Processes for Assessing Compliance with Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity in Medicaid and CHIP
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Updates outdated language in the nondiscrimination pages of South Carolina’s State Plan.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