Jan, 28, 2025

CMS Guidance on State Compliance with Medicaid and CHIP Renewal Requirements by December 31, 2026

In follow-up to its September guidance on state compliance with federal renewal requirements, CMS issued a supplemental document specifying the “evidence” that states must submit to CMS by December 31 as part of their post-unwinding compliance plans, and a CMCS Informational Bulletin outlining state requirements and flexibilities for verifying financial eligibility (also see the accompanying slide deck). This new guidance is intended to support states in verifying eligibility and conducting renewals in compliance with federal Medicaid and CHIP requirements by December 2026.