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	The CMS by federal law must pay only for medically-necessary services. There are no medical indications for [[circumcision of the newborn]], which is harmful [[amputation]] of useful, protective, functional, erogenous tissue.		The CMS by federal law must pay only for medically-necessary services. There are no medical indications for [[circumcision of the newborn]], which is harmful [[amputation]] of useful, protective, functional, erogenous tissue.

	~~The CMS~~ unlawfully provides [[third-party payment]] for medically-unnecessary, non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] in ~~most~~ states.<ref name="adler2011">{{REFjournal		Adler (2011) states Medicaid unlawfully provides [[third-party payment]] for medically-unnecessary, non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] in states where circumcision is a benefit.<ref name="adler2011">{{REFjournal
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	Circumcision is the surgical [[amputation]] of the normal part of the [[penis]], alternatively designated as the "[[foreskin]]" or "prepuce".		Circumcision is the surgical [[amputation]] of the normal part of the [[penis]], alternatively designated as the "[[foreskin]]" or "prepuce".

	The CMS by federal law must pay only for medically-necessary services. There are no medical indications for [[circumcision of the newborn]], which is a harmful amputation of useful, protective, functional, erogenous tissue.		The CMS by federal law must pay only for medically-necessary services. There are no medical indications for [[circumcision of the newborn]], which is harmful [[amputation]] of useful, protective, functional, erogenous tissue.

	The CMS unlawfully provides [[third-party payment]] for medically-unnecessary, non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] in most states.<ref name="adler2011">{{REFjournal		The CMS unlawfully provides [[third-party payment]] for medically-unnecessary, non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] in most states.<ref name="adler2011">{{REFjournal
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	==Benefit==		==Benefit==
	~~Thirty-seven~~ states have elected to provide a benefit for circumcision. CMS reimburses ~~the~~ states for a portion of the cost.		Some of the states have elected to provide a benefit for circumcision. CMS reimburses those states for a portion of the cost.

	==Circumcision issues==		==Circumcision issues==

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	==Circumcision issues==		==Circumcision issues==
			Circumcision is the surgical [[amputation]] of the normal part of the [[penis]], alternatively designated as the "[[foreskin]]" or "prepuce".

	The CMS by federal law must pay only for medically-necessary services. There are no medical indications for [[circumcision of the newborn]], which is a harmful amputation of useful, protective, functional, erogenous tissue.		The CMS by federal law must pay only for medically-necessary services. There are no medical indications for [[circumcision of the newborn]], which is a harmful amputation of useful, protective, functional, erogenous tissue.
	The CMS unlawfully provides [[third-party payment]] for medically-unnecessary, non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] in most states.<ref name="adler2011">{{REFjournal		The CMS unlawfully provides [[third-party payment]] for medically-unnecessary, non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] in most states.<ref name="adler2011">{{REFjournal

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	* {{URLwebsite\|https://www.cms.gov/\|2025-12-08}}		* {{URLwebsite\|https://www.cms.gov/\|2025-12-08}}
			* {{URLwikipedia\|Centers_for_Medicare_&_Medicaid Services\|Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services}}
	* {{URLwikipedia\|Medicaid\|Medicaid}}		* {{URLwikipedia\|Medicaid\|Medicaid}}
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	\|website=https://legalclarity.org		\|website=https://legalclarity.org
	\|date=2025-08-20		\|date=2025-08-20

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	The Trump Administration wants to root out fraud, waste, and abuse in the federal government. Payment for non-therapeutic child circumcision qualifies as all three.		The Trump Administration wants to root out fraud, waste, and abuse in the federal government. Payment for non-therapeutic child circumcision qualifies as all three.<ref>{{REFweb
			\|title=What Is the Difference Between Fraud, Waste, and Abuse?
			\|url=https://legalclarity.org/what-is-the-difference-between-fraud-waste-and-abuse/
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			\|quote=Fraud, waste, and abuse represent distinct challenges across various sectors, including government, healthcare, and business. Understanding their individual characteristics and implications is important for the public. These issues can lead to significant financial losses, erode trust, and undermine the effectiveness of programs and services.
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	* <b>Fraud:</b> Circumcision is promoted with false statements regarding its alleged value.<ref>{{REFbook		* <b>Fraud:</b> Circumcision is promoted with false statements regarding its alleged value.<ref>{{REFbook
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	}}</ref>		}}</ref>
	* <b>Waste:</b> Federal funds used to pay the federal portion of Medicaid third-party payments is waste because it does not treat, prevent, or cure disease.<ref name="adler2011" /> <ref name="doc2019">{{REFdocument		* <b>Waste:</b> Federal funds used to pay the federal portion of Medicaid third-party payments for [[circumcision of the newborn]] is waste because it does not treat, prevent, or cure disease.<ref name="adler2011" /> <ref name="doc2019">{{REFdocument
	\|title=Male Circumcision: A special report to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services		\|title=Male Circumcision: A special report to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
	\|url=https://pool.intactiwiki.org/w/images/Male_Circumcision_DOC_2019-02-01.pdf		\|url=https://pool.intactiwiki.org/w/images/Male_Circumcision_DOC_2019-02-01.pdf

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	'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' (CMS) is the U. S. government agency that administers Medicare and Medicaid. The CMS is directed by Dr. [[Mehmet Cengiz Öz]]. The CMS is a component of the [https://www.hhs.gov/ Department of Health and Human Services], which is headed by [[Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr.]]		'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' (CMS) is the U. S. government agency that administers Medicare and Medicaid. The CMS is directed by Dr. [[Mehmet Cengiz Öz]]. The CMS is a component of the [https://www.hhs.gov/ Department of Health and Human Services], which is headed by [[Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr.]]

			Medicaid is a joint federal/state program. The individual states determine the benefit to be paid.

			==Benefit==
			Thirty-seven states have elected to provide a benefit for circumcision. CMS reimburses the states for a portion of the cost.

	==Circumcision issues==		==Circumcision issues==
	The CMS by federal law must pay only for medically-necessary services. There are no medical indications for [[circumcision of the newborn]], which is a harmful amputation of useful, protective, functional, erogenous tissue.		The CMS by federal law must pay only for medically-necessary services. There are no medical indications for [[circumcision of the newborn]], which is a harmful amputation of useful, protective, functional, erogenous tissue.
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	* {{URLwebsite\|https://www.cms.gov/\|2025-12-08}}		* {{URLwebsite\|https://www.cms.gov/\|2025-12-08}}
			* {{URLwikipedia\|Medicaid\|Medicaid}}
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	The Trump Administration wants to root out fraud, waste, and abuse in the federal government. Payment for non-therapeutic child circumcision qualifies as all three.		The Trump Administration wants to root out fraud, waste, and abuse in the federal government. Payment for non-therapeutic child circumcision qualifies as all three.
	* Fraud: Circumcision is promoted with false statements regarding its alleged value.<ref>{{REFbook		* <b>Fraud:</b> Circumcision is promoted with false statements regarding its alleged value.<ref>{{REFbook
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	* Waste: Federal funds used to pay the federal portion of Medicaid third-party payments is waste because it does not treat, prevent, or cure disease.<ref name="adler2011" />		* <b>Waste:</b> Federal funds used to pay the federal portion of Medicaid third-party payments is waste because it does not treat, prevent, or cure disease.<ref name="adler2011" /> <ref name="doc2019">{{REFdocument
	* Abuse: Payment for unnecessary, non-therapeutic surgical procedures is a violation of federal law and is abusive.
	~~[[Doctors Opposing Circumcision]] published a review of the issues concerning payment for non-therapeutic circumcision for CMS in 2019,~~<ref>{{REFdocument
	\|title=Male Circumcision: A special report to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services		\|title=Male Circumcision: A special report to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
	\|url=https://pool.intactiwiki.org/w/images/Male_Circumcision_DOC_2019-02-01.pdf		\|url=https://pool.intactiwiki.org/w/images/Male_Circumcision_DOC_2019-02-01.pdf
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	\|accessdate=2025-12-08		\|accessdate=2025-12-08
	}}</ref> but it has been ignored.		}}</ref>
			* <b>Abuse:</b> Payment for unnecessary, non-therapeutic surgical procedures is a violation of federal law and is abusive.<ref name="adler2011" />
			[[Doctors Opposing Circumcision]] published a review of the issues concerning payment for non-therapeutic circumcision for CMS in 2019,<ref name="doc2019" /> but it has been ignored.

	{{SEEALSO}}		{{SEEALSO}}

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