Section 206 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: State Planning Grants to Promote Continuity of Care for Medicaid and CHIP Beneficiaries Following Incarceration
ID: 356168Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (HHS-CMS)

Award Range

$0 - $5M

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356168
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering planning grants under Section 206 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, aimed at promoting continuity of care for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries following incarceration. Eligible applicants, including state governments and territorial agencies, are invited to develop operational capabilities to ensure that individuals who are inmates of public institutions and eligible for medical assistance receive necessary services during their transition back into the community. This initiative is crucial for maintaining healthcare access for vulnerable populations and aligns with statutory requirements effective January 1, 2025, regarding service provision and eligibility retention for incarcerated individuals. The total estimated funding for this program is $106.5 million, with individual awards ranging from $0 to $5 million, and applications are due by February 14, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact CMS at PlanningGrantsPCC@cms.hhs.gov.

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    PlanningGrantsPCC@cms.hhs.gov
    PlanningGrantsPCC@cms.hhs.gov
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