The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act covering a range of issues including federal medical assistance percentages (FMAPs) for the newly eligible and expansion states, transitioning to modified adjusted gross income (MAGI), coverage for children and pregnant women, and future guidance for the Basic Health Plan.  According to the document, the proposed rules for the Basic Health Program will be released for comment in 2013 with final guidance issued in 2014, so that the program will be operational beginning in 2015 for states that are interested in pursuing that option.

Link: Frequently Asked Questions