CMS issues letters to states on oversight of Medicaid, CHIP eligibility and certain demonstration authorities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 17 issued two letters to states regarding policies on continuous eligibility and workforce initiatives. The agency said it does not anticipate approving new or extending existing section 1115 demonstration authorities, which expand continuous eligibility. Additionally, CMS said it does not anticipate approving new or extending existing Medicaid-funded workforce initiatives for training or employment-related activities.
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