Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACL CIP MP 0147
Apply for HHS 2016 ACL CIP MP 0147
- The HHS-ACL in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Senior Medicare Patrol Projects - Empowering Seniors to Prevent Health Care Fraud" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.048.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 04, 2016 and posted on Feb 04, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $96,100.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Senior Medicare Patrol Projects - Empowering Seniors to Prevent Health Care Fraud grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2016 ACL CIP MP 0147) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL). It supports the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program, a national network that already includes 53 SMP project grants operating across all states as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. The core purpose of the SMP program is to protect older adults and Medicare beneficiaries by building community-based capacity to prevent, spot, and report health care fraud, waste, abuse, and billing errors.
A central feature of SMP projects is volunteer recruitment and training. Funded projects train volunteers to understand common Medicare and Medicaid billing issues, recognize warning signs of fraud and abuse, and help beneficiaries take practical steps to protect themselves. Volunteers then work directly with Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers through education, one-on-one counseling, and broader community outreach. In practice, this can include teaching people how to read and question their Medicare Summary Notices, how to safeguard Medicare numbers, what to do if something looks wrong, and how to report suspected fraud or resolve billing problems.
The opportunity emphasizes both public education and individualized assistance. SMP projects are expected to actively spread fraud prevention and identification information through media engagement, outreach campaigns, and community events, while also being prepared to handle more complex beneficiary situations. One example highlighted in the announcement is supporting beneficiaries whose Medicare numbers have been compromised, which can require careful guidance, documentation, and coordination with appropriate reporting channels. As a result of these outreach and support activities, SMP offices routinely receive inquiries and complaints related not only to Medicare, but also to Medicaid and other health care or consumer-related concerns tied to billing and coverage.
For this specific competition, ACL anticipated making up to one new cooperative agreement award, contingent on the availability of federal funds. The single award described here is intended to provide SMP coverage for the U.S. Virgin Islands. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period, such as providing guidance, oversight, or collaboration on implementation compared to a standard grant. The project period may last up to two years, and the posted award ceiling is $96,100. The announcement listed one expected award.
Eligibility is broad and includes various levels of government (state, county, city/township, and special district governments), public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories). The CFDA number associated with the program is 93.048, and the funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
Key dates in the posting show it was created and posted on February 4, 2016, with an application closing date of April 11, 2016. The notice also advertised an informational teleconference scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time, with call-in number 1-866-650-5631 and passcode 8104320, intended to help potential applicants understand the opportunity and expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Senior Medicare Patrol Projects - Empowering Seniors to Prevent Health Care Fraud.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2016 ACL CIP MP 0147.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL).
What program does this funding support?
The funding supports the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program, a national network of SMP projects operating across all states and also in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
What is the core purpose of the SMP program?
The core purpose is to protect older adults and Medicare beneficiaries by building community-based capacity to prevent, spot, and report health care fraud, waste, abuse, and billing errors.
What geographic area is this specific competition intended to cover?
This specific competition is intended to provide SMP coverage for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
How many awards did ACL anticipate making under this competition?
ACL anticipated making up to one new cooperative agreement award, contingent on the availability of federal funds. The announcement listed one expected award.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the federal agency expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as providing guidance, oversight, or collaboration on implementation, compared to a standard grant.
What is the maximum project period?
The project period may last up to two years.
What is the award ceiling (maximum funding amount) listed?
The posted award ceiling is $96,100.
What kinds of activities do SMP projects typically carry out?
SMP projects focus on two main activity areas: public education and individualized assistance. They build community capacity to prevent and identify health care fraud and billing problems, and they assist beneficiaries in addressing concerns and potential fraud incidents.
Why is volunteer recruitment and training emphasized?
Volunteer recruitment and training is a central feature of SMP projects. Funded projects train volunteers to understand common Medicare and Medicaid billing issues, recognize warning signs of fraud and abuse, and help beneficiaries take practical steps to protect themselves.
What do trained SMP volunteers do once they are recruited?
Volunteers work directly with Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers through education, one-on-one counseling, and broader community outreach.
What types of practical fraud-prevention topics might volunteers cover with beneficiaries?
Examples described include helping people learn how to read and question Medicare Summary Notices, how to safeguard Medicare numbers, what to do if something looks wrong, and how to report suspected fraud or resolve billing problems.
How does the opportunity describe public education expectations?
SMP projects are expected to actively spread fraud prevention and identification information through media engagement, outreach campaigns, and community events.
What does the opportunity say about handling complex beneficiary situations?
In addition to outreach, SMP projects are expected to be prepared to handle more complex situations. One example highlighted is supporting beneficiaries whose Medicare numbers have been compromised, which may require careful guidance, documentation, and coordination with appropriate reporting channels.
What types of inquiries and complaints might SMP offices receive?
As a result of outreach and support activities, SMP offices routinely receive inquiries and complaints related not only to Medicare, but also to Medicaid and other health care or consumer-related concerns tied to billing and coverage.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- Government organizations at various levels, including state, county, city/township, and special district governments
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories)
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 93.048.
What is the funding activity category listed in the announcement?
The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting indicates it was created and posted on February 4, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date listed was April 11, 2016.
Was there an informational teleconference for potential applicants?
Yes. The notice advertised an informational teleconference to help potential applicants understand the opportunity and expectations.
When was the informational teleconference scheduled?
The teleconference was scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time.
What were the call-in details for the informational teleconference?
The call-in number was 1-866-650-5631 and the passcode was 8104320.
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