CMS Mission, Vision, and Core Values

In order to understand how CMS accomplishes its work, it is important to know why the Agency exists and what it stands for. This is conveyed through the mission, vision, and core values of CMS.

The CMS mission is to ensure effective, up-to-date health care coverage and to promote quality care for beneficiaries.

The CMS vision is to achieve a transformed and modernized health care system.

Click the underlined item for the definition of beneficiaries.