Implementation of Hospital Presumptive Eligibility
Guidance for : This informational bulletin announces the release of a number of resources designed to assist states in the implementation of hospital Presumptive Eligibility (PE) as authorized by the Affordable Care Act. Beginning in January 2014 all states must implement hospital PE and ensure that hospitals that participate in the Medicaid program can begin making PE determinations to provide temporary Medicaid coverage to individuals who qualify including children, pregnant women, parents, individuals formerly in foster care, and if applicable in a state, adults covered under the new low-income adult eligibility group.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 24, 2014
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