The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) was awarded a $1,626,393,437 block grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) for the period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The funding supports the administration and delivery of Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) services to low-income populations in Delaware, including cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. DMMA's grant-funded activities encompass critical healthcare functions such as eligibility determinations, claims processing, provider payments, and targeted outreach to enroll eligible beneficiaries. The division also utilizes block grant funding to implement new billing systems, enhance substance use provider capacity, develop school-based medical service infrastructure, and conduct needs assessments to improve healthcare access and equity. Through this substantial federal block grant award, DMMA continues to play a pivotal role in managing public health insurance programs and ensuring access to comprehensive medical assistance for Delaware's vulnerable populations.
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