Support for Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in the Medicare- Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative
About This Grant
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to support two types of activities for beneficiaries eligible for Medicare-Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative demonstrations:1.1 Ombudsman services provides two additional years of funding for Demonstration Ombudsman Programs. Only states that currently receive CMS funding for Demonstration Ombudsman Programs from grant number CMS-1J1-13-001 are eligible to apply for ombudsman services funding (California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Ohio, Rhode Island, and South Carolina).1.2 One-on-one counseling activities enable beneficiaries to receive information and options counseling (hereafter called one-on-one counseling) on options for health coverage. Previously, only the State Health Insurance Information Assistance Program (SHIP) and Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) together could receive funding to provide this services. However, under this announcement, states have the flexibility to determine what entity will provide this service, and how they wish to structure the one-on-one counseling program. The state-selected entity could be a SHIP, an ADRC, a joint project of a SHIP and ADRC, an ombudsman program, or another appropriate entity.
Grant Summary
Support for Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in the Medicare- Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative is a Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services grant providing $225K to $3M for municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$225K–$3M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Support for Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in the Medicare- Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative from Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services before the deadline.
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Support for Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in the Medicare- Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Support for Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in the Medicare- Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative?
Support for Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in the Medicare- Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative is offered by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Support for Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in the Medicare- Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative provide?
Support for Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in the Medicare- Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative provides between $225K and $3M per award from Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Support for Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in the Medicare- Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative deadline?
Support for Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in the Medicare- Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Support for Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in the Medicare- Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative?
To apply for Support for Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in the Medicare- Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.