The Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) announced the initial launch of http://medicaid.gov, the first Federal government website devoted to the policies — and the people — of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

This website is the culmination of efforts at the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services to revitalize and reorient the information the Federal government makes available about these programs. As part of our commitment to transparency and information sharing, Medicaid.gov brings to the forefront the items that States, the health policy community and other stakeholders have said they care about most, including: our Federal policy guidance; lists of pending and approved waivers; highlights of our Affordable Care Act implementation efforts; State-specific program information and data; and improved search capabilities.