CMS Guidance on Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship (Executive Order 14418) for Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Verification Requirements under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and other federal statutes
Guidance for Medicaid and CHIP verification requirements to comply with EO 14418, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, and other federal statutes.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: September 04, 2026
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