Regulatory Analysis , Webinars | May 23, 2016

IHS, Tribal Programs and Medicaid: Overview of New CMS Guidance

Manatt Health

Recent guidance issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded the circumstances under which states can receive full federal funding for services received through the Indian Health Service (IHS) and tribal health facilities. This webinar, presented by the State Network team at Manatt Health, provided an overview of the CMS guidance, as well as the financial implications for states and tribes.  This information is especially useful for states with significant Native American and/or Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations as they continue to consider ways to maximize the benefits of the new guidance.  A previously released issue brief summarizing the guidance, also developed by Manatt Health, is available here.


Expert Perspectives

January 17, 2025

Release of Updated CMS Guidance on Continuous Eligibility for Medicaid/CHIP Children and Youth

On January 15, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released updated State Health Official letter and Frequently Asked Questions guidance, replacing a previously issued SHO letter and FAQs on the requirement in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 that states provide 12 months of continuous eligibility for children and youth under the age of 19 in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, effective as of January 1, 2024.