Revisions to the State Operations Manual (SOM) Chapter 9 Exhibits.
CMS is revising Chapter 9 of the SOM to remove many model letters or links to exhibits no longer used for program operation. For Forms used for program operation, the download area provides a link to the CMS forms website in which the public can search for the most recent form. Updating the link is essential to ensure stakeholders can access the most current version of the form (which is more frequently updated than Chapter 9). Finally, CMS is also permanently removing forms or exhibits previously annotated as “deleted” as many of the documents have not been in effect for over a decade. Also, there are no new exhibits added.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: May 29, 2026
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