Formula Grant 2602ARMISH

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded the Arkansas Insurance Department $350,704 on September 1, 2026, under the Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program (CFDA 93.071), a formula grant supporting enhanced outreach and enrollment assistance for Medicare beneficiaries.

The award funds Medicare enrollment assistance, counseling, and application support for eligible beneficiaries in Arkansas. The Arkansas Insurance Department delivers one-on-one Medicare counseling, community outreach, and application assistance for programs including Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy and Medicare Savings Programs to the state's Medicare population. The department operates with certified counselors statewide and partners with vendors and volunteers to provide objective services.

The award covers the period September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028, with performance based in Arkansas. The Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program provides enhanced outreach regarding preventive, wellness, and limited income benefits and supports disease prevention and wellness promotion activities. Formula grants under this program are awarded annually to state agencies on a non-competitive basis following approval of a state plan.