CMS Fixes Form Fumble: Extra Days to Comment on Medicaid Info Rules
Published Date: 5/12/2026
Notice
Summary
CMS is reopening the comment period for 12 days because a key form about Medicaid and CHIP eligibility was posted incorrectly. This gives states, families, and other folks a fair chance to share their thoughts by May 26, 2026. No big money changes yet, just making sure everyone’s voice is heard on how info is collected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Proposed Medicaid FFP Limits for Noncitizens
CMS proposes changes to the Citizenship and Noncitizen Eligibility template (RU S89, version 04_2026) to reflect section 71109 of the Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC). The proposal limits federal financial participation (FFP) for full Medicaid coverage to U.S. citizens or nationals and only three groups of noncitizens: lawful permanent residents (LPRs), Cuban/Haitian entrants, and Compact of Free Association (COFA) migrants, whom CMS calls "FFP-eligible noncitizens."
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