Guidance from CMS on Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis through Medicaid

For the convenience of our members as they work to ensure the well-being of individuals they support during the coronavirus outbreak, we list guidance issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on tools and flexibilities available within Medicaid. Note that these resources are also available on ANCOR COVID-19 Resource Center, along with more educational and state-specific content.

• Coverage and Benefits Related to COVID-19 Medicaid and CHIP  
• COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for State Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies.
• The Administration for Community Living’s guidance for what older adults and people with disabilities need to know about COVID-19.
• CMS issued a memo for all provider types that outlines the use of industrial respirators and facemasks if N95 respirators are not available. Also, guidance to use single room placement with door closed of COVID-positive residents.
• CMS Takes Action Nationwide to Aggressively Respond to Coronavirus National Emergency