State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs (93.786)
Program
93.786 State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
Federal Agency
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Authorization
Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, Section 1860D-23(d) of the Social Security Act as established by Public Law 108-173.
Program Number
93.786
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide Federal funding for grants to States with State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs (SPAPs) for the purpose of educating SPAP participants about Medicare Part D coverage. These funds may also be used to provide technical assistance, phone support, and counseling in order to help SPAP participants eligible for the Medicare Part D benefit select and enroll in Part D plans.
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Grants will be awarded to States in accordance with the requirements of 1860D-23 of the Act and 45 CFR Part 92 and in accordance with their application as approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
States with approved applications for transitional grants for their State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs, under Section 1860D-23 (d) of the Social Security Act. Excludes Commonwealths and Territories.
Beneficiary Eligibility
States with approved applications for transitional grants for their State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs, under Section 1860D-23 (d) of the Social Security Act. Excludes Commonwealths and Territories.
Credentials/Documentation
Federal funds must go to a designated State Agency that will meet State requirements.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Submission of grant application to CMS by August 9, 2004. States with SPAPs that qualify for the transitional grant will be notified of application approval and the amount of approval no later than September 30, 2004.
Award Procedure
Following approval of the grant application by CMS, an award will be issued to the State in the amount as determined by the number of Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in the program as of October 1, 2003.
Deadlines
Issue funding October 1, 2004.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no matching requirements. The amount for each State is determined based on the number of Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in the program as of October 1, 2003.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Project Period: 10/1/04 through 9/30/06. CMS will issue grant awards to the approved States annually at the beginning of FY 05 and FY 06.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Final financial reports are due to CMS in accordance with the timeframes established by CMS after the end of the project period.
Audits
Payment transactions may be audited by the Secretary or his/her agent.
Records
Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the project shall be retained for at least 3 years or until resolution of any audit questions. Property records must be retained in accordance with CMS Grants Policy Statement requirements.
Program Accomplishments
In FY 05 and FY 06 awards are to be made to each approved State.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0516-0-1-551.
Obligations
FY 04 $0; FY 05 est $62,500,000; and FY 06 est $62,500,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Regulations governing this program were authorized under Section 1860D-23 of the Social Security Act, as enacted under Public Law 108-173, were published on December 15, 2003.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Deborah Abshire, Center for Medicaid and State Operations, Division of Financial Management, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21224. Telephone (410) 786-9291. Email address: dabshire@cms.hhs.gov.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
