Rural Health FQHC Requirements, Certification, Services
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CMS Medicare Learning Network published MLN006397, a booklet covering Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) requirements, certification standards, covered services, payment methodologies, and cost reporting obligations. The publication serves as an educational resource for current and prospective FQHCs.
What changed
CMS Medicare Learning Network issued MLN006397, a comprehensive booklet on Federally Qualified Health Center requirements, certification, services, and payments. The document outlines the conditions FQHCs must meet for Medicare/Medicaid certification, the services covered under the FQHC benefit, payment calculations, and cost reporting obligations.
FQHC operators and organizations considering FQHC status should use this educational resource to understand compliance requirements, covered services, and billing procedures under Medicare and Medicaid programs.
What to do next
- Review FQHC certification requirements
- Review covered services under FQHC benefit
- Review payment methodologies and cost report requirements
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MLN006397
Date 2026-03 Topic Rural Health Title Federally Qualified Health Center Format Booklet ICN: MLN006397
Publication Description: Learn requirements, certification, services, and payments, and cost reports.
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