Medicaid Enrollment Requirements

This article summarizes the provisions under Cures as they relate to Medicaid enrollment requirements for fee-for-service Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, and Children's Health Insurance Program providers.

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, each state has flexibility in its interpretation of these new enrollment provisions. Therefore, physical therapists should check with their state Medicaid agency for specific guidance.

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