Block Grant 2105WY5MAP

The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (HHS CMS) awarded a $461.1 million Block Grant to the Wyoming Department of Health for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. This funding supports the Medical Assistance Program (CFDA #93.778), which provides financial assistance to Wyoming for payments of medical assistance on behalf of cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, and the aged who meet income and resource requirements, and other categorically-eligible groups. Specifically, the grant will aid the state in delivering healthcare services for low-income populations covered by Medicaid through the 2022 fiscal year first quarter.