Formula Grant 2401NCMIAA

This $620,165 Formula Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living on September 1, 2024 to the North Carolina Department of Insurance under the Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program (CFDA 93.071). The grant will fund the department's efforts to provide outreach, education, and application assistance to Medicare beneficiaries in North Carolina, with a focus on helping eligible individuals access preventive, wellness, and limited income benefits such as the Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy and Medicare Savings Programs. Key services include conducting community outreach, providing one-on-one enrollment counseling, and assisting beneficiaries in applying for these programs to enhance their understanding of available healthcare benefits and improve access to essential medical services. The department may collaborate with sub-recipients such as the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, the Department of Health & Human Services, and local organizations to deliver these grant-funded services across the state.