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: Posted
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 enhancing continuity of care for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries following incarceration. Eligible applicants, including state and territorial Medicaid and CHIP agencies, are required to collaborate if they operate separately, and must submit comprehensive proposals that address operational barriers and comply with new legislative healthcare requirements. This initiative is crucial for improving healthcare access for marginalized populations disproportionately affected by incarceration, with a total funding amount of $106.5 million available for awards ranging from $1 million to $5 million. Interested parties should submit their applications by November 26, 2024, and can direct inquiries to PlanningGrantsPCC@cms.hhs.gov.

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    CMS-2T2-25-001_Sec.pdf
    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announces funding opportunities via Section 206 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 for planning grants aimed at enhancing continuity of care for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries post-incarceration. Applications are invited from state Medicaid and CHIP agencies, with deadlines for two cohorts set for November 26, 2024, and March 17, 2025. A total of $106.5 million is available, with awards ranging from $1 million to $5 million, facilitating efforts to improve healthcare access for individuals during and after incarceration. Eligible applicants include state and territorial Medicaid and CHIP agencies, which must collaborate if operating separately. Grants are intended to address operational barriers and support compliance with new legislative requirements mandating healthcare provision prior to and following release from public institutions. The application process requires comprehensive planning, detailing the projected project goals, strategies for coordination among stakeholders, and oversight mechanisms. CMS emphasizes the need for thorough proposals that demonstrate organizational capacity, identify existing gaps in services, and outline detailed work plans with measurable objectives. The program aims to improve health outcomes for marginalized populations disproportionately affected by incarceration, thereby promoting equity in healthcare access. Successful applicants will engage in a cooperative agreement with CMS for strategic support throughout the project's duration.
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