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The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded the Iowa Insurance Division $348,909 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 Subsidies or Medicare Savings Programs; and outreach activities aimed at preventing disease and promoting wellness.

The Iowa Insurance Division, operating as the IA Department of Economic Development-Workforce, is a state government entity based in Des Moines. The award covers the period September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028, with place of performance in Iowa. The Iowa Insurance Division manages multiple federal grant programs serving approximately 55,000 Medicare beneficiaries annually, including one-on-one enrollment counseling, community outreach, education about Medicare benefits, assistance with low-income subsidy applications, and support for healthcare coverage decision-making.

Under the Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program's statutory formula structure, the Administration for Community Living distributes funds through state agencies to designated area agencies on aging and Indian Tribal Organizations via approved state plans. Assistance Type: Formula Grant.