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 Sort descending | Guidance Status | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus/Lump Sum Reporting – Answers to Employers’ Questions | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| Medical Support - Answers to Employers' Questions | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| Income Withholding and Medical Support for Federal Workers’ Compensation – Answers for State Agencies | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| IV&V Assessment Options | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| Income Withholding - Answers to Employers' Questions | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| Tribal APD Template | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| State Systems APD Guide | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| What Employers Should Know When Working with Tribes | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| Thrift Savings Plan Questions & Answers For OCSS | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final | |
| Reporting Employee Terminations for Private Employers and Federal Agencies | Administration for Children and Families (ACF) | Final |
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