Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACL AOA MI 0056
Apply for HHS 2013 ACL AOA MI 0056
- The Administration for Community Living in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act A National Resource Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.071 Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 21, 2013 and posted on May 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2013 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 $4,745,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,745,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) National Resource Center grant opportunity is a federally funded initiative designed to strengthen and coordinate outreach that helps Medicare beneficiaries, especially older adults and people with disabilities, understand and enroll in key assistance programs that can reduce their health care costs. The opportunity reflects a continuation and expansion of earlier MIPPA outreach investments. After the Affordable Care Act amended MIPPA to add funding for 2010 through 2012, the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) reauthorized MIPPA programs again, providing a total of $25 million in FY 2013 for related beneficiary outreach activities. This specific funding opportunity focuses on supporting one national-level resource center that can serve as a central hub for coordination, information sharing, and hands-on technical assistance.
At its core, the National MIPPA Resource Center is intended to improve how information reaches people who may qualify for cost-saving benefits but are not yet enrolled or do not fully understand their options. The strongest emphasis is on two major programs: the Low Income Subsidy (LIS, also known as Extra Help) for Medicare Part D prescription drug costs, and the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), which help eligible individuals pay Medicare premiums and, in some cases, other cost-sharing. By concentrating on these benefits, the resource center supports the broader federal goal of reducing financial barriers to care for low-income Medicare beneficiaries, while also helping local and state outreach organizations improve enrollment outcomes.
A central feature of this opportunity is that it is jointly administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Rather than having separate or duplicative announcements, CMS and ACL coordinated the funding announcement, implementation approach, and monitoring process. This collaboration is described as a model for strengthening state and local partnerships around MIPPA outreach funds. In practical terms, the resource center is expected to connect and align the work of the main MIPPA outreach grantee groups that already operate in communities, including State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs). These organizations often serve as trusted entry points for beneficiaries, and the national resource center functions as a support structure that helps them operate more effectively and consistently across states.
The award mechanism for this opportunity is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the federal government anticipates substantial involvement in the project beyond what is seen in a standard grant. The activity category is listed as Education, which fits the resource center role of building knowledge, tools, and outreach capacity rather than directly providing clinical services. The funding opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), signaling that one organization would be selected to operate as the national technical assistance and coordination center for MIPPA-related outreach.
Funding details indicate an EstimatedTotalFunding amount of $4,745,000, and the AwardCeiling is also $4,745,000, with no stated minimum award (AwardFloor: $0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers the barrier for eligible nonprofits to apply because they are not required to contribute non-federal funds to meet a match. The program is associated with CFDA number 93.071, identified as the Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program, which aligns with the outreach and enrollment support goals described in the announcement.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The announcement also makes clear that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this funding opportunity. This framing points to the expectation that the resource center be operated by an established nonprofit organization with the infrastructure to manage a national technical assistance role, coordinate across multiple stakeholder networks, and meet federal reporting and performance expectations.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted on May 21, 2013, and closed on June 20, 2013, with electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The opportunity was later archived on July 22, 2013. The administering agency is ACL, and the funding opportunity number is HHS-2013-ACL-AOA-MI-0056. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Katherine Glendening at Katherine.Glendening@acl.hhs.gov. The announcement also referenced an ACL funding opportunities webpage for additional information.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as an investment in national infrastructure that helps frontline Medicare enrollment assistance organizations do their jobs better. By centralizing technical assistance, sharing proven outreach strategies, promoting consistency in messaging, and focusing attention on high-impact benefits like LIS and MSP, the National MIPPA Resource Center is positioned to improve beneficiary awareness and participation in programs that can substantially lower out-of-pocket Medicare costs for people with limited incomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - MIPPA National Resource Center Cooperative Agreement
1) What is the MIPPA National Resource Center grant opportunity?
It is a federally funded initiative to support one national-level resource center that strengthens and coordinates outreach to Medicare beneficiaries. The resource center serves as a central hub for coordination, information sharing, and hands-on technical assistance to improve understanding of and enrollment in key cost-saving assistance programs.
2) What is the main purpose of the National MIPPA Resource Center?
The purpose is to improve how information and outreach reach Medicare beneficiaries who may qualify for financial assistance but are not enrolled or do not fully understand their options. The resource center is designed to help outreach organizations improve enrollment outcomes by sharing tools, strategies, and technical assistance.
3) Which Medicare assistance programs are emphasized in this opportunity?
The strongest emphasis is on two programs:
- Low Income Subsidy (LIS), also known as Extra Help, which reduces Medicare Part D prescription drug costs.
- Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), which help eligible individuals pay Medicare premiums and, in some cases, other cost-sharing.
4) Who administers this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is jointly administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Administration for Community Living (ACL), with ACL listed as the administering agency for the announcement.
5) Why are CMS and ACL jointly administering the opportunity?
The announcement describes a coordinated approach where CMS and ACL aligned the funding announcement, implementation approach, and monitoring process, rather than issuing separate or duplicative announcements. This collaboration is described as a model for strengthening state and local partnerships around MIPPA outreach funds.
6) What types of organizations does the National Resource Center support?
The resource center is expected to connect and align the work of major MIPPA outreach grantee groups that operate in communities, including:
- State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs)
- Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)
- Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)
These organizations often serve as trusted entry points for Medicare beneficiaries, and the national resource center functions as a support structure to improve effectiveness and consistency across states.
7) What is the award mechanism for this opportunity?
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement. This typically indicates substantial federal involvement in the project compared with a standard grant.
8) What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Education, reflecting the resource center role of building knowledge, tools, and outreach capacity rather than providing clinical services.
9) How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1). One organization would be selected to operate as the national technical assistance and coordination center for MIPPA-related outreach.
10) What is the total estimated funding amount?
The Estimated Total Funding is $4,745,000.
11) What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The Award Ceiling is $4,745,000.
12) Is there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The Award Floor is listed as $0.
13) Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
14) What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA 93.071, identified as the Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
16) Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement states that the following are not eligible:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorships
- Institutions of higher education (explicitly excluded even if otherwise nonprofit)
17) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2013-ACL-AOA-MI-0056.
18) When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on May 21, 2013.
19) When did the application period close?
The opportunity closed on June 20, 2013.
20) What time were electronic submissions due on the closing date?
Electronic submissions were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 20, 2013.
21) What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The announcement states it was archived on July 22, 2013, indicating it is no longer an active open opportunity under that posting.
22) How does this opportunity relate to earlier MIPPA outreach investments?
The opportunity reflects a continuation and expansion of earlier MIPPA outreach investments. It notes that after the Affordable Care Act amended MIPPA to add funding for 2010 through 2012, the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) reauthorized MIPPA programs again and provided a total of $25 million in FY 2013 for related beneficiary outreach activities.
23) What kind of work is the National Resource Center expected to do?
Based on the description, the resource center is expected to operate as a national hub that provides coordination, information sharing, and hands-on technical assistance. It is intended to promote consistency in outreach messaging, share proven strategies, and support local and state outreach organizations in improving enrollment outcomes for LIS/Extra Help and MSPs.
24) Does the opportunity focus on direct clinical services?
No. The activity category is Education, and the described role emphasizes outreach capacity, training, technical assistance, and coordination rather than clinical service delivery.
25) Who was the listed contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Katherine Glendening at Katherine.Glendening@acl.hhs.gov.
26) Where could applicants find additional information according to the announcement?
The announcement referenced an ACL funding opportunities webpage for additional information.
27) What is the overall goal of investing in a national resource center?
The overall goal is to build national infrastructure that helps frontline Medicare enrollment assistance organizations do their jobs more effectively. By centralizing technical assistance and improving coordination, the resource center is positioned to increase awareness and participation in LIS/Extra Help and MSPs, reducing out-of-pocket Medicare costs for beneficiaries with limited incomes.
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