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CMS Roundup (Sep. 22, 2023)

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency. Mobile Crisis Intervention Services for People with Medicaid Approved for DC and Indiana Under the American Rescue Plan, states have a new option for supporting community-based Read more about CMS Roundup (Sep. 22, 2023)
Press Releases

Coverage for Half a Million Children and Families Will Be Reinstated Thanks to HHS’ Swift Action

CMS Requires States to Pause Disenrollments and Reinstate Coverage for Impacted Individuals Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing that it has helped half a million children and families regain their Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP) coverage. On Read more about Coverage for Half a Million Children and Families Will Be Reinstated Thanks to HHS’ Swift Action
Press Releases

HHS Takes the Most Significant Action in a Decade to Make Care for Older Adults & People with Disabilities More Affordable and Accessible

New Rule Reduces Red Tape and Simplifies Medicare Savings Program Enrollment, Helping Millions of Older Adults and People with Disabilities Afford Coverage Read more about HHS Takes the Most Significant Action in a Decade to Make Care for Older Adults & People with Disabilities More Affordable and Accessible
Fact Sheets

Streamlining Medicaid and CHIP, Final Rule, Fact Sheet

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) final rule will make it easier for millions of eligible people to enroll in and retain their Medicare Savings Program (MSP) coverage. The final rule Reduces red tape and simplifies Medicare Savings Program enrollment, helping millions of seniors Read more about Streamlining Medicaid and CHIP, Final Rule, Fact Sheet
News Alert

CMS Announces Resources and Flexibilities to Assist with the Public Health Emergency in the State of Georgia

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced today additional resources and flexibilities available in response to Hurricane Idalia in the State of Georgia. CMS is working closely with the State of Georgia to put these flexibilities in place to ensure those affected by this natural Read more about CMS Announces Resources and Flexibilities to Assist with the Public Health Emergency in the State of Georgia
Press Releases

Inflation Reduction Act Continues to Lower Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs for Drugs with Price Increases Above Inflation

CMS announces savings for some people with Medicare on 34 Part B prescription drugs A continuing key priority of the Biden-Harris Administration is lowering prescription drug costs for seniors and families. Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the list of 34 Read more about Inflation Reduction Act Continues to Lower Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs for Drugs with Price Increases Above Inflation