This $6,940,320,064 federal block grant award to the Puerto Rico Department of Health, doing business as ODSI - Linea Interactiva, is provided under the Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The funding supports the delivery of essential healthcare services, coverage, and medical assistance payments to eligible low-income populations in Puerto Rico, including cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. As a federal block grant, the funds allow the Puerto Rico Department of Health flexibility to design and implement tailored Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) initiatives to meet the unique healthcare needs of the territory. The block grant covers a wide range of services such as medical care payments, eligibility determinations, claims processing, and overall program oversight. The award period runs from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.
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