What is CMS?

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CMS is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS is the HHS agency responsible for administering the Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance), and several other health-related programs.

Additional information regarding CMS and it’s programs is available at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/home/aboutcms.asp.

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Last updated: 04/04/2008