Support for Ombudsman and Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in Financial Alignment Model Demonstrations for Dually Eligible Individuals

 

CMS is presenting this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to ensure that the beneficiaries of the Financial Alignment Demonstration models as well as their caregivers and authorized representatives -- have access to person-centered assistance in resolving problems and selecting appropriate health care coverage related to the Plans and providers.

Active 93.634 Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Not applicable. Statutory Authority: section 1115A of the Social Security Act (added by section 3021 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). States which have signed an MOU with CMS to implement one of the financial alignment demonstration models. States which have signed an MOU with CMS to implement one of the financial alignment demonstration models. Enrollees and caregivers in the Financial Alignment Demonstration, A state must be pursuing a financial alignment model. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Awards will be made to state agencies or their designated entities to implement ombudsman and counseling programs to support the Financial Alignment Model Demonstration. Applications were due on 1st round: May 30, 2019, 2nd Round: May 1, 2020 and 3rd Round: August 17, 2020. There are no future deadlines for this program. From 60 to 90 days. 60-90 days Not applicable. Not applicable. Applications will be scored with a total of 100 points if only applying for one program and 200 points if applying for both ombudsman and counseling funding. Through this cooperative agreement, CMS seeks to fund activities necessary to plan for, develop and implement Demonstration Ombudsman Program services and beneficiary counseling to beneficiaries and their families, as appropriate. Restrictions: Direct services already provided by Medicare or Medicaid. Not applicable. Not applicable. Accounting and Programmatic records must be maintained for three years. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. This program has one project period. There is a 45-month project period. Funds are released annually. Funds are released annually. None/Not specified. Kemuel Johnson
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21207
Baltimore, MD 21207 US
kemuel.johnson@cms.hhs.gov
Phone: 4107868200 http://www.cms.gov/Medicare-Medicaid-Coordination/Medicare-and-Medicaid-Coordination/Medicare-Medicaid-Coordination-Office/FinancialModelstoSupportStatesEffortsinCareCoordination.html 75-0522-0-1-551 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$5,033,329.00; FY 23 est $3,992,654.00; FY 24 est $74,452.00; FY 21$6,249,427.00; FY 19$7,168,035.00; FY 20 est $6,267,122.00; FY 18$27,614,601.00; FY 17$6,136,831.00; - Awards range from $149,000-$$1,494,476 per year. Not applicable. Not applicable.