Medicaid entitlement for 9 - FY 2026 - T19

The Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services awarded $393,799.00 to the Department of Public Health-Division IV of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands under the Grants to States for Medicaid program (CFDA 93.778) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This quarterly entitlement block grant funds medical assistance payments on behalf of categorically eligible populations including cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities who meet applicable income and resource requirements. The awardee administers Medicaid enrollment and eligibility verification, processes claims, delivers healthcare coverage to low-income qualifying residents, and manages related medical assistance services for the territory.

The funding supports the Northern Mariana Islands' Medicaid agency in providing comprehensive healthcare administration and medical assistance services to vulnerable populations. As the designated state Medicaid agency for the U.S. territory, the awardee utilizes block grant awards to ensure consistent access to essential medical services and treatment for eligible residents. This award represents part of the agency's ongoing portfolio of federal funding, which has exceeded $800 million cumulatively since 2021, enabling sustained delivery of critical healthcare coverage and medical services throughout the performance period.