Block Grant 2205DCINCT

The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded $3.24 million under the Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Block Grant to the District of Columbia Government Health Department for fiscal year 2022. The grant will support the provision of medical assistance and related services to Medicaid-eligible and other low-income individuals from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. As the awardee, the District of Columbia Health Department will deliver financial assistance for medical payments on behalf of cash-assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, low-income seniors and people with disabilities. The grant funding will help the District provide healthcare to vulnerable populations as outlined under the objectives of the federal Medical Assistance Program.