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Affordable Care Act Medicaid/CHIP Eligibility Final Rule

We are pleased to announce that today, CMS put on display at the Federal Register, final
regulations implementing the provisions of the Affordable Care Act related to eligibility and
enrollment for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Following the
issuance of the proposed rule on August 17, 2011, the Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) participated in listening sessions across the country to hear comments and
suggestions from a diverse array of stakeholders.

Download the Guidance Document

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: March 16, 2012

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