Cooperative Agreement NAVCA240471

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a $300,000 five-year Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 93.332 - Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated Exchanges) to the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii on August 27, 2024. The funding will support the organization's provision of health insurance navigation services in Hawaii, with a focus on culturally appropriate assistance for vulnerable populations. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a non-profit organization based in Honolulu, will leverage this cooperative agreement to educate consumers, facilitate enrollment, and provide targeted outreach to underserved racial and ethnic communities, rural residents, and individuals with limited English proficiency. The goal of this federal grant program is to improve access to affordable health care coverage and promote health equity in states with Federally-facilitated Exchanges.