EHB-Benchmark Plan Modernization Grant for States with a Federally-Facilitated Exchange
ID: 356740Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (HHS-CMS)

Award Range

$0 - $375K

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Affordable Care Act

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356740
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering the EHB-Benchmark Plan Modernization Grant for States with a Federally-Facilitated Exchange (FFE EHB Mod Grant) to support state governments in improving their Essential Health Benefits (EHB) benchmark plans. This grant aims to assist states in reviewing and modernizing their EHB-benchmark plans, which is crucial for ensuring that Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) reflect current medical evidence and provide adequate access to essential health services. Eligible applicants include state government executive branch agencies from specific states expected to have an FFE by January 1, 2026, with a total funding ceiling of $375,000 and an anticipated 28 awards. Interested parties can reach out to PMPolicy@cms.hhs.gov for further information, with the synopsis expected to be posted on October 30, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    PMPolicy@cms.hhs.gov
    PMPolicy@cms.hhs.gov
    PMPolicy@cms.hhs.gov
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