HHS Guidance Portal
The Guidance Portal is a public website that shows current guidance documents from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Divisions.
Federal guidance are documents that explain how a government agency understands and applies federal law. Guidance can include policy statements, manuals, FAQs, or other documents that help the public understand existing laws and regulations.
Guidance does not create new laws or legal requirements. Instead, it explains how HHS plans to carry out laws that were already passed by Congress or rules that were already finalized through the federal rulemaking process.
DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.
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| Title | OpDiv/StaffDiv | Guidance Status Sort ascending | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt Inquiry Service System Interface Specifications | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| Multistate Financial Institution Data Match Specifications Handbook | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| Insurance Match Implementation Guide | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| System-to-System Interface Option for States and Employers | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| FAST Levy Software Interface Specification | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| NDNH Guide for Data Submission | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| Model Tribal System Documentation | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| Finding the Right Security Control Assessor | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| Facts on Garnishing Federal Benefits for Child Support | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| Allowable Costs for Tribal Child Support Programs | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final |
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