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CMS Guidance on Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship (Executive Order 14160) 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

On January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) to protect the meaning and value of American citizenship.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: July 25, 2025

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