FY 2026 miaa - medicare improvements for patients and providers act: priority 2 for aaas

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded the Department of Aging California $1,346,011 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; application assistance for individuals eligible for Low Income Subsidy or Medicare Savings Programs; and outreach activities aimed at preventing disease and promoting wellness.

The award funds the Department of Aging California Financial Management Branch, a state government entity located in California responsible for administering federal and state programs supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities. The funding supports the state agency's role in distributing resources through an approved state plan to designated Area Agencies on Aging and other eligible sub-recipients.

The period of performance runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028. As a formula grant to a state agency, the award is made on a non-competitive basis upon approval of the state plan, with funds distributed according to statutory formula to Area Agencies on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Centers within California for local implementation of Medicare enrollment assistance and outreach activities.