Formula Grant 2601AZMISH

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded the Arizona Department of Economic Security $395,038 on September 1, 2026, under the Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program (CFDA 93.071), a formula grant providing enhanced outreach to eligible Medicare beneficiaries regarding preventive, wellness, and limited-income benefits, as well as application assistance for individuals who may be eligible for Low-Income Subsidies (LIS) or Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs).

The award is structured as a formula grant with a period of performance from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028, and performance takes place in Arizona. Under the Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program's statutory framework, the Arizona Department of Economic Security, acting as the state administering agency, is responsible for distributing funds to Area Agencies on Aging, Indian Tribal Organizations, and Aging and Disability Resource Centers through an approved state plan to execute outreach and enrollment activities at the regional and local level across Arizona's 15 counties and 22 federally recognized tribes.