Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2009 AOA MI 0906
Apply for HHS 2009 AOA MI 0906
- The Administration on Aging in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act for Beneficiary Outreach and Assistance for Title VI Native American Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.071 Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 2, 2009 and posted on Mar 24, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2009 See link to full announcement for details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $246,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 244 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only current Title VI Native American Program awardees are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) Beneficiary Outreach and Assistance opportunity for Title VI Native American Programs was a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging (AoA). It was created in response to Section 119 of MIPPA, which became law on July 15, 2008, and set aside dedicated funds to improve outreach, education, and enrollment help for Medicare-related benefits. The broader MIPPA outreach package included multiple funding streams nationwide: $7.5 million for State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), $7.5 million for states to support Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Native American programs, $5 million for Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs), another $5 million for AAAs/ADRCs using reprogrammed funds from the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Fund of 2007, and $5 million to operate a coordinating resource center that would support outreach through a web-based decision tool, best-practice sharing, and training/technical assistance for state and local programs.
This specific grant announcement focused on Older Americans Act Title VI Native American Programs, recognizing that these tribal aging programs are often the most direct and trusted point of contact for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian elders who may be eligible for Medicare assistance programs. The core policy goal was practical and targeted: increase awareness and hands-on help related to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS, also known as Extra Help), and the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). These programs can significantly reduce premiums and out-of-pocket costs, but they frequently require beneficiaries to understand eligibility rules, navigate paperwork, and complete applications correctly, which can be a barrier without local assistance.
AoA required participating Title VI programs to certify that they would use the funds to coordinate outreach and enrollment assistance activities. At a minimum, each grantee was expected to organize at least one community announcement and at least one outreach event designed to inform and assist eligible elders. The outreach event was intended to do more than distribute brochures; it was meant to include counseling and application help for elders who appear eligible for Part D, LIS, or MSP. The announcement requirement signaled that the event needed to be publicized locally so elders and families would actually know it was happening and could attend.
Funding under this announcement was structured as a small, uniform award to support action quickly and consistently across many tribal programs. AoA planned to issue one grant of $1,000 to each eligible Title VI Native American program, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $1,000. The notice emphasized that the $1,000-per-event concept was illustrative rather than a strict cost formula, and it referenced outside cost information from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) suggesting typical costs for planning and implementing Medicare Part D and LIS outreach events. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowered the barrier for participation by small programs with limited unrestricted funds.
Eligibility was narrow and straightforward: only current Title VI Native American Program awardees could apply. The opportunity anticipated a large number of small awards (expected awards: 244), totaling an estimated $246,000. Administratively, it was posted March 24, 2009, created April 2, 2009, and had an application closing date of May 1, 2009, with an archive date of May 31, 2009. The funding opportunity number was HHS-2009-AOA-MI-0906, and the CFDA listing was 93.071, Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program. The activity category was Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program’s focus on helping elders access benefits that reduce financial strain from health care costs.
In practical terms, this grant opportunity was designed as a rapid, community-level outreach push: give each Title VI aging program a modest amount of funding, require at least one clearly announced event, and ensure elders receive direct counseling and assistance to connect them to Medicare Part D and cost-saving subsidies. Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to the AoA contact listed, Yvonne Jackson (yvonne.jackson@aoa.hhs.gov), and additional materials were referenced through the AoA grants funding webpage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the MIPPA Beneficiary Outreach and Assistance opportunity for Title VI Native American Programs?
It was a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration on Aging (AoA). The program used dedicated MIPPA funds to improve outreach, education, and enrollment assistance for Medicare-related benefits for elders served by Older Americans Act (OAA) Title VI Native American Programs.
Which law created the funding for this outreach program?
This opportunity was created in response to Section 119 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA), which became law on July 15, 2008.
What was the main goal of this specific grant announcement?
The core goal was to increase awareness and provide hands-on help for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage and the two major cost-saving programs tied to Medicare: the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS, also known as Extra Help) and the Medicare Savings Program (MSP).
Why did AoA focus on Title VI Native American Programs for this funding?
The announcement recognized that tribal aging programs funded under OAA Title VI are often the most direct and trusted point of contact for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian elders who may be eligible for Medicare assistance programs.
Which Medicare-related benefits were grantees expected to address?
Grantees were expected to provide outreach and assistance related to:
- Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage
- The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS / Extra Help)
- The Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
What types of activities did AoA require grantees to carry out?
Title VI programs participating in the grant were required to coordinate outreach and enrollment assistance activities. At a minimum, each grantee was expected to:
- Organize at least one community announcement publicizing the outreach
- Hold at least one outreach event designed to inform and assist eligible elders
What did the outreach event need to include (beyond handing out information)?
The outreach event was intended to go beyond distributing brochures. It was meant to include counseling and application help for elders who appear eligible for Medicare Part D, LIS, or MSP, helping them navigate eligibility rules, paperwork, and application completion.
What does the "community announcement" requirement mean?
It means the outreach event needed to be publicly announced or publicized locally so elders and their families would know the event was happening and could attend.
How much funding was available per grantee under this announcement?
AoA planned to issue one grant of $1,000 to each eligible Title VI Native American program. Both the award floor and the award ceiling were set at $1,000.
Was the $1,000 amount tied to a strict cost formula?
No. The notice emphasized that the "$1,000-per-event" concept was illustrative rather than a strict cost formula, while also referencing outside cost information about typical expenses for planning and implementing Medicare Part D and LIS outreach events.
Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to current Older Americans Act Title VI Native American Program awardees. Only those current Title VI awardees could apply.
How many awards were expected, and what was the estimated total funding?
The opportunity anticipated a large number of small awards. Expected awards were 244, with an estimated total of $246,000.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on March 24, 2009. The application closing date was May 1, 2009. The archive date was May 31, 2009.
What are the key identifiers for this funding opportunity (FON and CFDA)?
The funding opportunity number was HHS-2009-AOA-MI-0906. The CFDA listing was 93.071, Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program.
What federal agency administered this grant?
The grant was administered by HHS through the Administration on Aging (AoA).
What was the activity category for this program?
The activity category listed for the opportunity was Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the focus on helping elders access benefits that can reduce financial strain from health care costs.
How did this Title VI-focused funding fit into the broader MIPPA outreach effort?
This announcement was part of a broader MIPPA outreach package that included multiple nationwide funding streams, including set-asides for SHIPs, states supporting AAAs and Native American programs, ADRCs, additional AAA/ADRC funding using reprogrammed funds from the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Fund of 2007, and support for a coordinating resource center offering a web-based decision tool, best-practice sharing, and training/technical assistance.
Why were Medicare Part D, LIS (Extra Help), and MSP a focus of outreach?
These programs can significantly reduce premiums and out-of-pocket costs for eligible beneficiaries, but they often require people to understand eligibility rules and complete paperwork correctly. The grant emphasized practical local counseling and application help to reduce those barriers.
Who was the contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
Questions were directed to the AoA contact listed in the notice: Yvonne Jackson (yvonne.jackson@aoa.hhs.gov).
Where were additional materials referenced?
Additional materials were referenced through the AoA grants funding webpage (as cited in the opportunity description).
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