Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced rescission of previous guidance for Center Information Bulletins (CIBs) related to services and supports addressing health-related social needs (HRSN) for Medicaid and state Children Health Insurance Programs (CHIPs). The rescinded guidance includes the 2023 CIB, Coverage of Services and Supports to Address Health-Related Social Needs in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the 2024 CIB, Coverage of Services and Supports to Address Health-Related Social Needs in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Rescinding this guidance does not negate programs that are currently approved. Rather, it informs States and the public that CMS will review applications to cover HRSN services on a case-by-case basis.
