Program Descriptions
Program Number
93.071
Title
Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program
Federal Agency
ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Public Law 110-275.
Status
Active
Objectives
To provide outreach to eligible Medicare beneficiaries regarding the benefits available under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, including the Medicare prescription drug benefit under Part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act and under the Medicare Savings Program, and to coordinate efforts to inform older Americans about benefits available under Federal and state programs.
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants; Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds may not be used for: (a) construction and/or major rehabilitation of buildings; (b) basic research (e.g., bio-medical experiments); (c) continuation and/or expansion of existing services, and (d) medical care, institutional care or income maintenance. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, OMB Circular A-21 for Educational Institutions, and OMB Circular A-122 for Non-Profit Organizations.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Formula grants: State governments and U.S. Territories, with distribution to designated area agencies on aging and Indian Tribal Organizations through an approved State plan. Project grants: Grants may be made to any public or nonprofit private agency, organization, or institution.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals eligible for Medicare benefits, including Part D drug benefits, and older persons eligible for benefits and services provided under Federal and state programs.
Credentials/Documentation
Formula Grants - AoA will utilize appropriate census and Medicare coverage data to identify statutory target populations. Project Grants -- Nonprofit organizations must submit proof of nonprofit status. Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with Parts 74 and 92 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Formula Grants - Grant applications are in accordance with program announcements developed by the Administration on Aging (AoA) and will be posted on http://www.grants.gov Project Grants - The availability of competitive grant funds is announced via program announcement that is simultaneously published on http://www.grants.gov and on the AoA web site at http://www.aoa.gov/doing bus/fundopp/fundopp.asp.
Award Procedure
Formula Grants - The Administration on Aging awards funds through a statutory formula to State Agencies on Aging. State agencies approve and award funds to Indian Tribal Organizations, Area Agencies on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Centers. Project Grants - Notification of award will be issued to the grantee.
Deadlines
As specified in each program announcement posted on http://www.grants.gov and http://www.aoa.gov/doingbus/fundopp/fundopp.asp
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 60 to 90 days from receipt of application.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
There is no matching requirement.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Formula Grants - One year. Project Grants - One to Five Years.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Financial status reports and program progress reports are required semi-annually for formula and project grants, including a final report at the end of each grant year.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of State and Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards is exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in OMB Circular No. A-133.
Records
Financial records must be kept available for 3 years after submission of expenditure reports in accordance with the regulations at 45 CFR Parts 74 and 92.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0142-0-1-506.
Obligations
FY 07 $0; FY 08 $0; and FY 09 est $17,500,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Formula Grants - $50,000 to $600,000; $250,000. Project Grants - $5,000,000 to $5,000,000; $5,000,000.
Program Accomplishments
The Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program is a new program in Fiscal Year 2009.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Formula Grants - 45 CFR 92. Project Grants - 45 CFR 74, HHS Grants Policy Statement, located at: http://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/adminis/gpd/index.htm
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Regional Administrator, Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, located at all HHS Federal Regional Offices. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance for addresses.)
Headquarters Office
Mimi Toomey, Administration on Aging; Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 20201; Telephone: (202) 357-0141. E-mail: Mimi.Toomey@aoa.hhs.gov.
Web Site Address
http://www.aoa.gov
For information on current funding opportunities and associated application forms, visit:
http://www.grants.gov
Related Programs
93.770, Medicare-Prescription Drug Coverage
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Awards are made on a non-competitive basis. State Grants are awarded upon approval of a State Plan.
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