Every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program is changing and improving. The State Overviews provide resources that highlight the key characteristics of states’ Medicaid and CHIP programs and report data to increase public transparency about the programs’ administration and outcomes.
CMCS serves as the focal point for all national programs relating to Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. Medicaid is administered by states, according to federal requirements. The program is funded jointly by states and the federal government.
Every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program is changing and improving – most states are expanding coverage for low-income adults; all states are modernizing their Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems, and taking advantage of many of the new flexibilities provided by the Affordable Care Act.
The Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) is committed to partnering with states, as well as providers, families, and other stakeholders to support effective, innovative, and high quality health coverage programs.Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are joint federal and state programs that state Medicaid and ...
Connect with your state Medicaid office to apply for health coverage, check if you qualify, track your application status, and find local healthcare providers accepting Medicaid."
Medicaid provides health coverage to low-income people and is one of the largest payers for health care in the United States. The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides federal matching funds to states to provide health coverage to children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but who can't afford private ...