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 the Department of Insurance Idaho $165,843 on September 1, 2026, under the Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program (CFDA 93.071), a formula grant supporting enhanced outreach and application assistance for Medicare beneficiaries.

The recipient will conduct outreach to eligible Medicare beneficiaries regarding preventive, wellness, and limited income benefits, provide application assistance to individuals who may be eligible for Low Income Subsidy (LIS) or Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), and execute outreach activities aimed at preventing disease and promoting wellness. The Department of Insurance Idaho, a state government agency headquartered in Boise, specializes in Medicare counseling and enrollment services, with a strategic focus on expanding services to underserved populations including low-income, rural, and non-English speaking residents across Idaho.

The award carries a period of performance from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028, with place of performance in Idaho. As a formula grant, the award reflects statutory allocation to the state agency for distribution through an approved State Plan. Recipients must maintain proper accounting records identifiable by project number for three years from submission of the final FFR document, and subsequent to audit until all questions are resolved.