Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

The federal agency that administers federal health care programs, including MedicareThe federal health insurance program for people who are age 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant)., MedicaidA joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources., and the Children’s Health InsuranceA type of insurance that pays for some or all of your medical expenses.
Program (CHIP). CMS also operates the Health Insurance MarketplaceA marketplace to compare and enroll in health insurance plans established by the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). (Obamacare).