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 | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic Conditions PUF | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| BSA Carrier Line Items PUF | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| BSA Prescription Drug Events PUF | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| BSA DME Line Items PUF | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| Basic Stand Alone (BSA) Medicare Claims Public Use Files (PUFs) | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| CMS Research, Statistics, Data & Systems- MAPD Help Desk- MAPD/MARx Calendars and Schedules | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| CMS Research, Statistics, Data & Systems- MAPD Help Desk | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act Technical Advisory Group (EMTALA TAG) | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| Promoting Interoperability Programs | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| How to Apply for a CLIA Certificate, Including International Laboratories | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final |
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