Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency in the United States responsible for managing and overseeing national health programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CMS sets rules, provides funding, and ensures quality standards to help provide health coverage to seniors, low-income individuals, and people with certain health conditions. Its goal is to improve healthcare access, ensure program integrity, and promote better health outcomes across the country.