MIPPA Medicare Beneficiary Outreach and Assistance Program: Funding for OAA Title VI Native American Programs | HHS 2024 ACL MITR 2401

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The MIPPA Medicare Beneficiary Outreach and Assistance Program: Funding for OAA Title VI Native American Programs is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Community Living (ACL). It is designed to support targeted outreach, education, and assistance activities that help Medicare beneficiaries in Native communities better understand and access Medicare-related benefits and protections. The funding is specifically tied to the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) and is intended for organizations operating under the Older Americans Act (OAA) Title VI Native American Programs, which serve older Native Americans through tribal community-based services.

This opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2024 ACL MITR 2401 and falls within the activity area of Income Security and Social Services, reflecting its focus on helping older adults navigate benefit systems that affect their financial stability and access to healthcare. The associated CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) number is 93.071. Because the program is categorized as mandatory funding, it is supported by statutory requirements rather than discretionary annual appropriations, which generally signals a stable program purpose and consistent federal intent to maintain these beneficiary assistance functions.

Eligible applicants are limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments. In practice, that means tribal entities that are officially recognized by the federal government and typically already operate or are closely connected to OAA Title VI services, such as nutrition programs, supportive services, and caregiver supports. The program’s design centers on meeting the needs of older adults and their families in tribal communities, where geographic isolation, limited local insurance counseling capacity, language and cultural barriers, and complicated enrollment rules can make it harder to get timely and accurate Medicare guidance.

The announcement anticipates approximately 110 awards, with an award ceiling of $15,000 per grant. That funding level suggests the grants are meant to bolster or expand practical, on-the-ground outreach and assistance rather than fund large-scale infrastructure. Typical uses of funds under MIPPA-style beneficiary assistance programs often include staff time for one-on-one counseling or group education sessions, community outreach events, development or distribution of culturally appropriate educational materials, and coordination with partner programs that help older adults with Medicare enrollment decisions and related benefit issues. The emphasis is generally on helping beneficiaries understand Medicare coverage, use their benefits effectively, and connect to programs that can reduce out-of-pocket costs when they qualify.

Key administrative details include an original application closing date of July 31, 2024, and an opportunity record creation date of May 23, 2024. The official source is ACL’s Funding Opportunity Announcement and grant application instructions, which would lay out the required submission components, budget rules, reporting expectations, and any program-specific priorities or allowable activities. Applicants typically need to follow the FOA closely for formatting and compliance requirements, since federal grants often require specific narratives, standard forms, and assurances to be considered responsive.

Overall, this grant opportunity is a small, targeted funding stream aimed at strengthening Medicare beneficiary outreach and assistance within OAA Title VI Native American Programs. The core objective is to ensure that older Native American community members and their families have better access to accurate, trusted, and culturally grounded guidance so they can make informed decisions about Medicare and related supports, avoid coverage gaps, and maximize benefits they are eligible to receive.

• The Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MIPPA Medicare Beneficiary Outreach and Assistance Program: Funding for OAA Title VI Native American Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.071.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-05-23.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-31. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 110 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).

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