The federal Block Grant award under the Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides $28,789,281,779 in substantial financial assistance to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to administer Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) services. The primary purpose is to support medical assistance payments for low-income populations, including cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. MDHHS uses these funds to provide critical healthcare services such as medical care payments, eligibility determinations, claims processing, and overall program oversight to ensure access and quality of healthcare for Michigan residents.
Under this Block Grant award, MDHHS delivers a wide range of healthcare and social services through sub-awards to local governments, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers across Michigan. Key sub-award activities include children's special healthcare services, Medicaid elevated blood lead case management, and home and community-based services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. These sub-awards enable MDHHS to implement federal Medicaid and CHIP priorities at the local level and ensure access to vital medical and social services for vulnerable populations.
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