This grant aims to assist States in establishing Demonstration Ombudsman Programs to support individuals participating in the Financial Alignment model. These programs will provide personalized assistance to beneficiaries and offer recommendations for enhancing States’ Financial Alignment Initiatives. The funding spans over three years, aiming to improve beneficiary experience and resolve issues related to the Demonstration. Applications for this opportunity are open until March 17, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 236917
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | CMS-1J1-13-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Support for Demonstration Ombudsman Programs Serving Beneficiaries of Financial Alignment Models for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.634 — ACA Support for Demonstration Ombudsman Programs Serving Beneficiaries of State Demonstrations to Integrate Care for Med |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 11 |
| Posted Date:: | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 05, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 16, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $125,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
| Description:: | This Funding Opportunity will provide financial assistance over a three-year period to States to plan, develop and provide Demonstration Ombudsman Program services to individuals who participate in the Financial Alignment model. In providing an Ombudsman Program, States will ensure that individual beneficiaries have access to person-centered assistance in resolving problems related to the Demonstration. In addition, a Demonstration Ombudsman Program will inform States, Plans, CMS, and other stakeholders regarding beneficiary experience with the Plans and will recommend areas of improvement in States Financial Alignment Initiatives. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 11 | This announcement has been modified to extend the application due date to March 17, 2015. | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Synopsis 10 | Modified closing date to ensure revised announcement is searchable. | |
| Synopsis 9 | This announcement has been modified to extend the application due date to March 17, 2015. | |
| Synopsis 8 | This announcement has been modified to extend the application due date to March 17, 2015. | |
| Synopsis 7 | ||
| Synopsis 6 | ||
| Synopsis 5 | ||
| Synopsis 4 | ||
| Synopsis 3 | Due date updated to reflect the 3rd Round Due date, January 14, 2014. | |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 93.634 |
| Competition ID: | CMS-1J1-13-001-018232 |
| Competition Title: | Support for Demonstration Ombudsman Programs Serving Beneficiaries of Financial Alignment Models for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00180052 |
| Opening Date: | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Latonya Phipps |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Project Abstract Summary [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.634 | CMS-1J1-13-001-018232 | Support for Demonstration Ombudsman Programs Serving Beneficiaries of Financial Alignment Models for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees | PKG00180052 | Jun 28, 2013 | Mar 17, 2015 | View | Latonya Phipps | Organization Applicants |