Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACL AOA NP 0074
Apply for HHS 2014 ACL AOA NP 0074
- The Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Senior Medicare Patrol National Resource Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.048 Special Programs for the AgingTitle IVand Title IIDiscretionary Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2014 and posted on Apr 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2014 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $640,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $640,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Domestic public or private non profit entities including state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith based organizations, community based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Senior Medicare Patrol National Resource Center grant opportunity, offered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), focuses on strengthening a national effort to protect Medicare beneficiaries from health care fraud, errors, and abuse. The core idea behind the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program is simple but important: educating consumers is one of the most effective ways to prevent fraud before it happens. SMP projects work directly with Medicare beneficiaries, along with their families and caregivers, to help them understand how fraud occurs, how to spot common warning signs, and what steps to take when something looks wrong. This is especially critical because Medicare fraud can harm people in two ways at once: financially, through improper billing and identity misuse, and medically, when false claims or unnecessary services affect a person s care history or access to services.
ACL supports 54 SMP projects across the country, and these local and state efforts rely heavily on trained volunteers who provide outreach, counseling, and education. Volunteers and staff help beneficiaries protect their Medicare numbers, review their Medicare Summary Notices for billing mistakes or suspicious charges, and report concerns through appropriate channels. The overall goal is empowerment: helping people feel confident navigating Medicare, asking questions about their services and bills, and taking action when they suspect fraud, waste, or abuse. Rather than treating beneficiaries as passive recipients of services, the SMP model positions them as informed partners who can help stop fraud early by monitoring their own information and recognizing problems quickly.
Through this funding announcement, ACL sought applicants to run a single national hub: the Senior Medicare Patrol National Resource Center (the Center). The Center is designed to support and unify the work of all 54 SMP projects by providing training, technical assistance, and promotional support on a nationwide scale. In practical terms, the Center would function as the program s backbone, helping local projects improve the consistency and quality of their education and outreach, sharing effective practices across states, developing or distributing materials and messaging, and building the overall visibility of SMP so more beneficiaries know where to turn for help. Because this award is structured as a cooperative agreement, it also implies substantial federal involvement in the project, meaning the recipient would work closely with ACL rather than operating fully independently.
The opportunity was issued as a discretionary grant under CFDA 93.048 (Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV and Title II Discretionary Projects), categorized under Income Security and Social Services. ACL anticipated making one award, with an expected federal funding level of $640,000 per year for a three year project period, contingent on the availability of federal funds. The award ceiling was listed as $640,000, with no stated cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers barriers for eligible nonprofit and public entities that may not have flexible funds available to meet match obligations.
Eligibility was broad but limited to domestic organizations. Eligible applicants included domestic public or private nonprofit entities such as state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and organizations, faith based and community based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations were not eligible. The application timeline for the original announcement shows it was posted on April 30, 2014, with an application due date of June 30, 2014, and an archive date of July 30, 2014. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
In summary, this grant opportunity funded a single organization to operate a national resource center that would strengthen the entire SMP network by improving training, providing hands on technical assistance, and expanding outreach and promotional efforts. The broader public purpose was to reduce Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse by equipping beneficiaries and their caregivers with practical knowledge and support, while giving the nationwide SMP projects shared tools and guidance to deliver consistent, effective services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) National Resource Center grant opportunity?
This opportunity, offered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), funded a single national hub called the Senior Medicare Patrol National Resource Center (the Center). The Center was intended to strengthen and unify the work of the SMP program nationwide by supporting the network of SMP projects with training, technical assistance, and promotional support.
What problem is this grant designed to address?
The focus is protecting Medicare beneficiaries from health care fraud, errors, and abuse. The SMP approach emphasizes that educating consumers is one of the most effective ways to prevent fraud before it happens, and it also helps beneficiaries respond appropriately when something looks suspicious.
Why does Medicare fraud matter for beneficiaries?
Medicare fraud can harm beneficiaries in multiple ways. It can cause financial harm through improper billing or misuse of identity and Medicare numbers. It can also cause medical harm when false claims or unnecessary services affect a person’s care history or access to services.
What is the core idea behind the SMP program?
The SMP model is built around consumer education and empowerment. SMP projects work with Medicare beneficiaries, families, and caregivers to explain how fraud occurs, how to recognize warning signs, and what to do when a problem is suspected.
How many SMP projects does ACL support?
ACL supports 54 SMP projects across the country.
Who do SMP projects serve?
SMP projects work directly with Medicare beneficiaries and also engage families and caregivers who help beneficiaries manage health care services and billing information.
What do SMP volunteers and staff typically help beneficiaries do?
Based on the program description, volunteers and staff help beneficiaries protect their Medicare numbers, review Medicare Summary Notices for billing mistakes or suspicious charges, recognize potential fraud indicators, and report concerns through appropriate channels.
What is the main goal of the SMP approach?
The goal is empowerment: helping people feel confident navigating Medicare, asking questions about services and bills, and taking action when they suspect fraud, waste, or abuse. The model positions beneficiaries as informed partners who can help stop fraud early by monitoring their own information and spotting problems quickly.
What is the role of the National Resource Center (the Center) compared to local SMP projects?
Local and state SMP projects deliver direct outreach, counseling, and education in their communities. The Center functions as a national backbone supporting all 54 projects by providing training, technical assistance, and promotional support, and by helping improve the consistency and quality of education and outreach across the network.
What kinds of support was the Center expected to provide?
The Center was designed to provide training and hands-on technical assistance to SMP projects, share effective practices across states, develop or distribute materials and messaging, and increase the visibility of SMP so more beneficiaries know where to turn for help.
How many awards did ACL anticipate making under this announcement?
ACL anticipated making one award.
What type of award was this?
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary grant and structured as a cooperative agreement, which indicates substantial federal involvement and close collaboration with ACL rather than fully independent operation by the recipient.
What was the funding amount and project period?
ACL expected federal funding of $640,000 per year for a three-year project period, contingent on the availability of federal funds. The listed award ceiling was $640,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the provided opportunity description.
What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The opportunity was under CFDA 93.048 (Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV and Title II Discretionary Projects) and was categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to domestic organizations and included domestic public or private nonprofit entities such as state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and organizations, faith-based and community-based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations were not eligible.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The announcement was posted on April 30, 2014. The application due date was June 30, 2014. The archive date was July 30, 2014.
How and when were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What is the broader public purpose of funding the Center?
The public purpose was to reduce Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse by strengthening beneficiary education and support nationwide and by giving SMP projects shared tools, guidance, and consistent training to deliver effective services.
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