Cooperative Agreement NAVCA240443

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a $2,500,000 Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 93.332 - Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated Exchanges) to the Montana Primary Care Association, Incorporated (MPCA) on August 27, 2024. This five-year award will enable MPCA to operate as an Exchange Navigator in the state of Montana, providing public education, health plan selection assistance, and targeted outreach to help consumers access and maintain affordable health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act. As a non-profit organization representing Montana's community health centers, MPCA will leverage its experience delivering a variety of health-related services to underserved communities across the state through past federal grants. The Cooperative Agreement will support MPCA's efforts to conduct community-based education, facilitate enrollment, and provide culturally and linguistically appropriate assistance to help consumers understand, select, and enroll in qualified health plans, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.