Medicaid Agency

The Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) is a part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It oversees national policies and operations for Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Basic Health Program, providing health coverage to low-income populations, children, and individuals with fluctuating incomes, aiming to improve access, quality, and affordability of healthcare services.