The Illinois Department on Aging has been awarded a $624,815 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living under the Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program (CFDA 93.071). The grant funding will support outreach, education, and application assistance to help eligible Medicare beneficiaries in Illinois access preventive, wellness, and limited income benefits, including Medicare Part D's Low Income Subsidy (LIS) and Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs). The Department on Aging, as the designated State Unit on Aging, will use these funds to conduct community outreach, provide enrollment counseling, and assist Medicare beneficiaries, particularly Native American elders and individuals with limited incomes, in accessing critical healthcare benefits. The grant has a performance period of September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.
The Department on Aging frequently sub-awards portions of this and other federal grants to local Area Agencies on Aging, county organizations, and non-profit partners to facilitate direct service delivery across Illinois communities, ensuring comprehensive support for seniors throughout the state.
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