State Planning and Establishment Grants for the Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s Exchanges

 

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to modernize or update any system, program, or technology that is necessary for implementation of Sections 9661 and 9663 of the ARPA, which make changes to the premium assistance amounts available to certain taxpayers in Plan Years (PY) 2021 and 2022 who enroll in a qualified health plan through an Exchange. Eligible applicants may also request funding to make other system or program changes that would ensure an Exchange is compliant with all applicable federal requirements.

Deleted 04/02/2020 (Archived.) 93.525 Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Not applicable. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 (P.L. 117-2) This is a Limited Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that is open only to eligible applicants. Eligible applicants are American Health Benefits Exchanges (referred to as State-based Exchanges or SBEs) in operation for PY 2021 or expected to be in operation for PY 2022. Projects will benefit States and Territories or entities authorized by the State or Territory that operate Exchanges in States or Territories Applicants should review the specific notice of funding opportunity issued under this CFDA program for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applications and required forms for each program can be obtained from Grants.gov. The Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) requires all applicants to apply electronically through Grants.gov. All qualified applications will be forwarded to an objective review committee. Based on the comments of the objective review committee, the CCIIO program official with delegated authority is responsible for final selection and funding decisions. Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award (NoA). Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 30 to 60 days. Not applicable. Not applicable. Approval of an application will be based on an analysis of the factors set forth in Section V -Application Review and Selection Information - of the specific notice of funding opportunity. Cooperative agreement funds are to be used for activities related to modernizing the American Health Benefit Exchange. Please see the specific notice of funding opportunity for more information on how funds can be used. Performance Reports: : Performance Review - as described in the applicable notice of funding opportunity. Single State Audit requirements will apply for grantees expending $750,000 or more of grant funds. Recipients are required to maintain grant accounting records 3 years after the date they submit the final Federal Financial Report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit or other action involving the award has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records shall be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. 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. Please see the specific notice of funding opportunity for more information of applicable period of performance. Grantees drawdown funds, as necessary, from the Payment Management System (PMS). PMS is the centralized web based payment system for HHS awards. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Grantees drawdown funds, as necessary, from the Payment Management System (PMS). PMS is the centralized web based payment system for HHS awards. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Quarterly. Michelle T. Brown, Office of Acquisition and Grants Management, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Ave, SW, Washington DC 20201. Michelle T. Brown
200 Independence Ave., SW.
Washington, DC 20201 US
michelle.brown@hhs.gov
Phone: (301) 492-4312. http://www.cciio.cms.gov 75-2122-0-1-551 (Project Grants) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $0.00; FY 24 est $0.00; FY 21$20,000,000.00; FY 20$0.00; FY 17$0.00; FY 18 est $0.00; FY 19 est $0.00; FY 16$0.00; - $500,000 - $1,107,392 This program is subject to the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. CCIIO awards are subject to the requirements of the HHS Grants Policy Statement (HHS GPS) that are applicable based on recipient type and purpose of award. The HHS GPS is available at http://dhhs.gov/asfr/ogapa/aboutog/ogpoe.html. Not applicable.