CMS Informational Bulletin: Guidance on Section 6501 of the Affordable Care Act

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Article Publication Date: 
1/20/2012
Summary: 
This bulletin clarifies earlier guidance the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provided in a May 31, 2011 Informational Bulletin and accompanying Frequently Asked Questions on section 6501 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Section 6501 of the ACA amends a section of the Social Security Act and requires State Medicaid agencies to terminate the participation of any individual or entity if terminated under Medicare or any other State Medicaid plan.
Article Author: 
Budetti, Peter; Mann, Cindy
Populations: 
N/A
Sources: 
CMS
Programs/Initiatives: 
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Keywords: 
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The Social Security Act; termination; For Cause Terminations

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