The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an informational bulletin to highlight statutory changes that impact Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility requirements for individuals who are inmates of public institutions. Effective January 1, 2026, states must ensure they do not terminate Medicaid eligibility for an individual or CHIP eligibility for any targeted low-income child or pregnant woman only due to their status as an inmate of a public institution. This informational bulletin reminds states of operational strategies, including suspension of eligibility or benefits, available to effectuate the requirements in section 1902(a)(84) and 2102(d)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act while ensuring appropriate claiming of federal financial participation (FFP) for services provided to individuals who are incarcerated.