What does CMS stand for?

• A. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
• B. Centers for Medical Safety
• C. Centers for Medical Studies
• D. Centers for Managed Health Services

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is knowing the exact name of the U.S. government agency that runs major health programs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is the federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that administers Medicare and Medicaid, including policy, reimbursement rules, and program guidance. Recognizing this acronym helps you understand how government programs influence coverage, claims, and regulatory requirements relevant to health insurance practice.

The other options are not real names of the federal agency responsible for these programs, so they don’t fit the known organization that oversees Medicare and Medicaid.