Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program

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 disease and promoting wellness. The benefits available under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, including the Medicare prescription drug benefit under Part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act and under the Medicare Savings Program, and to coordinate efforts to inform older Americans about benefits available under Federal and state programs.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)

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.

Who Benefits

• Individual/Family
• Minority group
• Disabled (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Physically Disabled)
• Physically Afflicted (e.g. TB, Arthritis, Heart Disease)
• Mentally Disabled
• Low Income

Individuals eligible for Medicare benefits, including Part D drug benefits, and older persons eligible for benefits and services provided under Federal and state programs.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

Alice.Kelsey@acl.hhs.gov
202-795-7342