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Community health centers can use presumptive eligibility to provide Medicaid coverage temporarily to patients who are likely to qualify for Medicaid. This summary provides a breakdown of what has traditionally been in place and the new waiver CMS released for presumptive eligibility to support Medicaid Renewals. Please contact federalpolicy@nachc.org with any questions.