State Health Official Letter - Updated Guidance Related to Planning for the Resumption of Normal State Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Basic Health Program (BHP) Operations Upon Conclusion of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

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Article Publication Date: 
8/13/2021
Summary: 
CMS released a SHO letter with updated guidance to assist states in planning for resuming normal state Medicaid, CHIP, and BHP operations for the eventual end of the public health emergency. The SHO provides updated guidance regarding the extended timeframe for states to complete pending work in eligibility and enrollment to up to 12 months after the PHE ends and redetermination of eligibility requirements states must complete after the PHE for all beneficiaries before taking adverse actions.
Article Author: 
Tsai, Daniel
Topics: 
Long Term Services and Supports; Medicaid; Medicaid Waivers
Types/Tools: 
Announcement/Press release; Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers
Populations: 
Advocates; Aging/Older Adults; Children and Families; Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Dual Eligibles
Sources: 
CMS
Programs/Initiatives: 
COVID-19 Response
States: 
All States/Territories
Keywords: 
Eligibility; Enrollment; Public Health
public health emergency
COVID-19
guidance
Medicaid

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Daniel Tsai
7500 Security Blvd, Mail Stop S2-26-12
Baltimore, MD, 21244

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