Medicaid entitlement for 5 - FY 2026 - T19

The Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) awarded the American Samoa Medicaid Agency a block grant in the amount of $551,318.00 under the Grants to States for Medicaid program (CFDA 93.778) effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. This award represents one of multiple quarterly entitlements distributed to American Samoa for the fiscal year 2026 Medicaid program.

Through this block grant, the American Samoa Medicaid Agency administers and delivers comprehensive Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) medical assistance services to eligible populations residing in American Samoa, including low-income individuals, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. The funded activities encompass core Medicaid administrative functions including healthcare claims processing, eligibility determination, premium assistance for Medicare beneficiaries, medical procedure payments, and program oversight to ensure compliance with federal Medicaid requirements. The agency operates as a prime awardee with direct responsibility for delivering these medical assistance services to qualified beneficiaries in accordance with federal Medicaid program standards and the territory's healthcare delivery requirements.