The Associated Press reported that the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, known as CMS, this week provided Medicaid information for several states, including #California, to the federal Department of Homeland Security. Governor Newsom has issued a strong statement in response. It is not currently known what specific information was shared between these federal agencies.
California’s system of developmental disability services is an entitlement for ALL eligible Californians with intellectual or #developmentaldisabilities, regardless of who they are. We take very seriously our obligation to follow state and federal laws that protect your information and limit when and how it can be shared. Since January, we have issued the following information through directive, e-mails, and newsletter articles.
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The Associated Press reported that the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, known as CMS, this week provided Medicaid information for several states, including #California, to the federal Department of Homeland Security. Governor Newsom has issued a strong statement in response. It is not currently known what specific information was shared between these federal agencies.
California’s system of developmental disability services is an entitlement for ALL eligible Californians with intellectual or #developmentaldisabilities, regardless of who they are. We take very seriously our obligation to follow state and federal laws that protect your information and limit when and how it can be shared. Since January, we have issued the following information through directive, e-mails, and newsletter articles.