Authors: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 

Publication Year: 2009

Last Updated: 2016-04-06

Journal: Health and Human Services

Keywords: FMAP, Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, ARRA, American Recovery and Re-investment Act, CMS, Center for Medicaid Services, Federal Medicaid Assistance Program

Abstract: On February 23, 2009, the President announced to State Governors the release of more than $15 billion in increased FMAP funding. This $15 billion represents the first two quarters of the increased FMAP funding provided under ARRA. Funds have been deposited in special Treasury accounts so that States, the District of Columbia, and the Territories can start drawing down those funds. States must meet Medicaid eligibility requirements outlined in the law to receive the new funding, and may only claim for appropriate expenditures. CMS is working with the States to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements in order to access the increased Medicaid funding.

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