CMS Informational Bulletin: Guidance on Section 6501 of the Affordable Care Act

This bulletin clarifies earlier guidance the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provided in a May 31, 2011 Informational Bulletin and accompanying Frequently Asked Questions on section 6501 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Section 6501 of the ACA amends a section of the Social Security Act and requires State Medicaid agencies to terminate the participation of any individual or entity if terminated under Medicare or any other State Medicaid plan.