This grant opportunity, focused on the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program, is designed to empower and protect Medicare beneficiaries from healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse. SMP initiatives provide crucial outreach, education, and one-on-one assistance, helping seniors, their families, and caregivers understand and detect suspicious billing practices. The funding aims to support organizations in their efforts to prevent healthcare fraud, offer personalized counseling on Medicare rights, and assist beneficiaries in reporting potential scams. Successful projects will contribute to safeguarding Medicare resources, enhancing the financial security of older adults, and maintaining the integrity of the healthcare system. The grant specifically seeks proposals for activities that raise awareness and provide direct support to those vulnerable to fraudulent schemes.
Opportunity ID: 72174
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2011-AOA-MP-1105 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Senior Medicare Patrol |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 26 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.048 — Special Programs for the Aging_Title IV_and Title II_Discretionary Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 17, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | May 04, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,475,604 |
| Award Ceiling: | $180,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other eligible applicants to be specified at a later date. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration on Aging |
| Description: | Senior Medicare Patrol |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Grants/Funding/index.aspx |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Barbara Lewis
barbara.lewis@aoa.hhs.gov Email:barbara.lewis@aoa.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Barbara Lewis barbara.lewis@aoa.hhs.gov Email: barbara.lewis@aoa.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00034591 | Feb 17, 2011 | Apr 04, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
72174 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
72174 SF424A-1.0.pdf
72174 SF424B-1.1.pdf
72174 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
72174 Project-1.1.pdf
72174 Budget-1.1.pdf
72174 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
72174 Other-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
72174 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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