CMS Releases New Frequently Asked Questions Document Providing Guidance for State Medic aid and CHIP Agencies Related to the End of the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Condition

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is releasing this frequently asked questions (FAQs) document regarding changes made to the Medicaid continuous enrollment condition under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) by the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 (CAA, 2023). Key topics addressed in the FAQs include questions relating to the CAA, 2023 returned mail condition for states claiming the increased FMAP available under the FFCRA, reestablishment of premiums in Medicaid and CHIP, renewal requirements for individuals who receive Social Security Income, and Medicaid and CHIP agency capacity to share beneficiary data with enrolled providers to support renewals. The FAQs also address questions regarding eligibility changes to the former foster care children (FFCC) group made by the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act.

These FAQs clarify other CMS guidance most recently released in the January 5, 2023 CMCS Informational Bulletin and January 26, 2023 State Health Official letter #23-002.