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Federal Grant Award Summary

The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance received a $457,786 Formula Grant under the Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program (CFDA 93.071), administered by the Center for Integrated Programs, effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2027. This award funds enhanced outreach and enrollment assistance services targeting eligible Medicare beneficiaries, with particular emphasis on individuals with limited incomes and assets. The grant supports one-on-one Medicare counseling, application assistance for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program and Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), and outreach activities focused on preventive and wellness benefits.

Under this award, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance delivers community outreach campaigns, benefits enrollment services, training and technical assistance for service providers, and web-based decision support tools. The program prioritizes expanding service capacity for underserved populations, including rural residents, non-English speaking beneficiaries, and disabled individuals. Services are designed to inform Medicare beneficiaries about available benefits and facilitate enrollment in applicable assistance programs, with the state agency managing fund distribution to designated area agencies on aging and other service delivery partners through an approved State Plan.