State Option to Enroll Tuberculosis (TB) Infected Individuals into Medicaid
This Informational Bulletin reminds States about the option that is available to extend Medicaid
eligibility to low-income individuals infected with tuberculosis (TB), with Federal financial
participation. This option was made available by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of
1993 (OBRA ’93). At the time this provision was enacted, there had been a resurgence of TB
across the country, particularly multi-drug resistant TB.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: June 16, 2011
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