Opportunity Information: Apply for CMS 1A1 13 001
The Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks is inviting proposals from States and U.S. territories that have not previously applied for full funding. This initiative, backed by the Affordable Care Act, offers federal matching funds to eligible applicants that achieve a score of at least 70.2 out of 101 from the Federal review panel. The program aims to facilitate background checks for employees who directly access patients in long-term care facilities. The effectiveness of the national program will be assessed by the HHS Office of Inspector General. Additionally, CMS has engaged a technical support contractor to assist the selected States throughout the program. This announcement outlines the application process, relevant policies, and evaluation criteria for selecting participating States.
Apply for CMS 1A1 13 001
- The Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.506 ACA Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Fa.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 20, 2012 and posted on Dec 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2013 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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