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Ensuring Timely and Accurate Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Determinations at Application

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is sharing important reminders to states
regarding their obligation to process Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
applications in compliance with all existing federal requirements.

Download the Guidance Document

Final

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

Issue Date: May 09, 2024

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.