Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 93.071
- Agency
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Administration for Community Living
Department of Health and Human Services
- Grant awards
- 3,042 $642,158,095 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- MIPPA
- Assistance types
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- Formula Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 75-0142-0-1-506
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awards grants under the Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program (CFDA 93.071) to provide outreach to eligible Medicare beneficiaries regarding preventive and wellness benefits, limited-income assistance programs, and application support for the Low Income Subsidy and Medicare Savings Programs, with the most recent grant awards made on September 1, 2026.
The program is active and well-established, with 3,042 total awards since 2009 and consistent recent activity: 233 awards in 2026 year-to-date, 155 in 2025, 249 in 2024, 96 in 2023, and 251 in 2022. Combined federal dollars obligated reach $642.2 million. The portfolio consists almost entirely of Formula Grants (3,032 awards), with minimal representation from Cooperative Agreements (8 awards) and Block Grants (2 awards). The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living dominates funding: its three internal funding mechanisms account for 3,040 of 3,042 awards ($642 million of $642.2 million obligated), while the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services holds 2 awards totaling $112 thousand.
Recent September 2026 awards funded outreach and enrollment assistance across state and tribal programs: Michigan received $485 thousand for State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) activities, Iowa received $349 thousand for SHIP work, and Michigan received $533 thousand for Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) enrollment assistance. Awards also flowed to Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) and Title VI Native American programs, with individual awards ranging from under $8 thousand to $533 thousand depending on program priority area and recipient capacity.
One current opportunity is open: HHS-2025-ACL-CIP-MINC-0022 for the National Center for Benefits Outreach and Enrollment (a Cooperative Agreement, unrestricted eligibility, due July 30, 2025) solicits proposals to provide technical assistance to states, AAAs, and community providers on benefits enrollment tools, cost-effective outreach strategies, and training for state and local enrollment centers serving older individuals with greatest economic need. Recurring annual solicitations follow a predictable late-May or late-July posting window for Priority Area grants (SHIP, AAA, ADRC) and Title VI Native American programs, typically with July due dates.
Objective and description
- Objective
To provide enhanced outreach to eligible Medicare beneficiaries regarding their preventive, wellness, and limited income benefits; application assistance to individuals who may be eligible for LIS or MSPs; and outreach activities aimed at preventing
- Description
Provides enhanced outreach to eligible Medicare beneficiaries regarding their preventive, wellness, and limited income benefits; application assistance to individuals who may be eligible for LIS or MSPs; and outreach activities aimed at preventing disease and promoting wellness.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Formula grants: State governments and U.S. Territories, with distribution to designated area agencies on aging and Indian Tribal Organizations through an approved State plan. Project grants: Grants may be made to any public or nonprofit private agency, organization, or institution.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Individuals eligible for Medicare benefits, including Part D drug benefits, and older persons eligible for benefits and services provided under Federal and state programs.
- Uses of assistance
Funds may not be used for: (a) construction and/or major rehabilitation of buildings; (b) basic research (e.g., bio-medical experiments); (c) continuation and/or expansion of existing services, and (d) medical care, institutional care or income maintenance. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, OMB Circular A-21 for Educational Institutions, and OMB Circular A-122 for Non-Profit Organizations.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Formula Grants - One year. Project Grants - One to Five Years.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Mandatory/State Grant awards are made on a non-competitive basis. State Grants are awarded upon approval of a State Plan. The review process for grants/cooperative agreements consists of initially screening applications for completeness and relevancy to ACL priority areas. If the application is not relevant to ACL priority areas, it will be returned to the applicant. If accepted as submitted it will be reviewed and evaluated. The review will be conducted by a panel of not less than three experts. ACL Project officer or designee will coordinate the panel's review, but will not vote. This individual or supervisor will also prepare the panel's recommendation to the ACL Administrator. The panel's recommendations will contain numerical ratings, rankings of applications, and a written assessment of each application. The recommendations will be based on published criteria as stated in the program announcement. The review process is also stated in the program announcement.
- Award procedure
Formula Grants - The Administration for Community Living awards funds through a statutory formula to State Agencies on Aging. State agencies approve and award funds to Indian Tribal Organizations, Area Agencies on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Centers. Project Grants - Notification of award will be issued to the grantee.
- Time to approval or disapproval
From 60 to 90 days from receipt of application.
- Renewals
Formula Grants - State plans are submitted for one-year period, with annual revisions. Project Grants - Grant extensions are available and may be requested.
Grant opportunities
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Grant awards
Latest 10 of 3,042 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Council On The Aging, Inc. | $216,426,700 | 34% |
| 2 | Department Of Aging California | $33,740,319 | 5% |
| 3 | New York State Office For The Aging | $24,899,009 | 4% |
| 4 | Department Of Elder Affairs Florida | $24,320,272 | 4% |
| 5 | Health & Human SVC Commn TX | $18,415,649 | 3% |
| 6 | Ohio Department Of Aging | $17,650,862 | 3% |
| 7 | Illinois Department On Aging | $17,155,066 | 3% |
| 8 | North Carolina Department Of Insurance | $16,739,053 | 3% |
| 9 | Pa Department Of Aging | $15,211,912 | 2% |
| 10 | Michigan Department Of Health And Human Services | $15,063,447 | 2% |
10 of 338 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $39,514,610 |
| FY2025 | $40,524,236 |
| FY2024 | $78,975,334 |
| FY2023 | $78,031,869 |
| FY2022 | $92,306,971 |
| FY2021 | $47,560,034 |
| FY2020 | $35,835,167 |
| FY2019 | $35,785,011 |
| FY2018 | $34,491,257 |
| FY2017 | $32,721,062 |
| FY2016 | $35,421,652 |
| FY2015 | $24,890,462 |
| FY2014 | $25,044,938 |
| FY2013 | $24,161,341 |
| FY2012 | -$605,852 |
| FY2009 | $17,500,000 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 93.071?
Assistance Listing 93.071 is Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program, a federal grant program run by Administration for Community Living (Department of Health and Human Services).
What is the CFDA number for Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program?
Its CFDA number is 93.071: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 93.071 awarded?
3,042 grant awards under 93.071 have obligated $642,158,095 in federal funds to 338 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 93.071?
The recipients obligated the most under Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program are National Council On The Aging, Inc. ($216,426,700), Department Of Aging California ($33,740,319) and New York State Office For The Aging ($24,899,009).
How much did 93.071 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 93.071 obligated $40,524,236 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 93.071?
No opportunity listed under 93.071 is open now. The latest, National Center for Benefits Outreach & Enrollment, was posted on December 17, 2024.
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