What is the role of CMS?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the U.S. federal agency that works with state governments to manage the Medicare program, and administer Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance program.
What is a CMS plan?
CMS Health Plan provides many types of services for children and their families. Each child has unique needs. Medical services are designed to meet your child’s needs. There are two versions of the CMS Health Plan. The benefits and services offered depend on which plan your child is enrolled in.
How do I get access to CMS?
Navigate to https://portal.cms.gov.
- On the CMS Enterprise Portal page, select the New User Registration link.
- Select your Application (MA/MA-PD/PDP/CC)
- Agree to Terms and Conditions.
- Click the Next button.
- Provide the information requested on the Register Your Information page.
How do I create a CMS account?
How to Create and Update CMS User Accounts
- After logging into the Content Management System (CMS), click on the Account button located in the top right corner of your map.
- Once on the Account Page, click the blue Users tab.
- Along the left-hand side of the screen next to the User List will be a sidebar titled Add User.
Is CMS part of Medicare?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Who is eligible for CMS?
Be age 65 or older; Be a U.S. resident; AND. Be either a U.S. citizen, OR. Be an alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence and has been residing in the United States for 5 continuous years prior to the month of filing an application for Medicare.
Is CMS the same as Medicaid?
Medicaid, another type of government health insurance program, provides health coverage to low-income people, as well as families and children, pregnant women and others. You could be eligible for both programs, and Medicare and Medicaid are both administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).