September 29, 2025
- CMS will have sufficient funding for Medicaid to fund the first quarter of FY 2026, based on the advance appropriation provided for in the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.
- In the event of a lapse of appropriation, 3,311 (53%) of CMS staff will be retained, including 3,105 (50%) who are exempt (their activities or position are already funded or otherwise exempt) and 206 (3%) who are excepted staff (their activities are deemed necessary by implication).