FY 2026 mish - medicare improvements for patients and providers act: priority 1 for ships

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded $606,876 to the Department of Insurance Indiana on September 1, 2026, under the Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program (CFDA 93.071), a formula grant supporting the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), also known as the Senior Health Insurance Information Program.

The award funds enhanced outreach to eligible Medicare beneficiaries regarding preventive, wellness, and limited-income benefits; application assistance for individuals who may be eligible for the Low Income Subsidy (LIS) or Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs); and outreach activities aimed at preventing disease and promoting wellness. The Department of Insurance Indiana, a state government entity within Indiana's health insurance assistance infrastructure, delivers these services through community counseling and education programs targeting seniors, low-income individuals, and populations with limited access to healthcare resources. The organization collaborates with Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) to expand reach into underserved populations, including low-income, rural, and non-native English-speaking communities.

Performance runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028, with all work performed in Indiana. As a formula grant, the award was made on a non-competitive basis upon approval of the state plan, following the Administration for Community Living's statutory distribution mechanism to state agencies on aging.