# Support for Ombudsman and Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in Financial Alignment Model Demonstrations for Dually Eligible Individuals (93.634)

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Support for Ombudsman and Beneficiary Counseling Programs for States Participating in Financial Alignment Model Demonstrations for Dually Eligible Individuals is run by Department of Health and Human Services. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $12.5 million in 10 grants, about $1.3 million per award.

## Objectives

CMS is presenting this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to ensure that the beneficiaries of the Financial Alignment Demonstration models – as well as their caregivers and authorized representatives -- have access to person-centered assistance in resolving problems and selecting appropriate health care coverage related to the Plans and providers.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5.4 million | 10 |
| 2022 | $5.0 million | 10 |
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 8 |
| 2024 | -$1.3 million | 1 |
| 2025 | -$98,455 | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Department on Aging | Illinois | $2.7 million |
| Ohio Department of Aging | Ohio | $2.5 million |
| Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | Michigan | $1.5 million |
| Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services | Massachusetts | $1.3 million |
| California Department of Health Care Services | California | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence | Massachusetts | $840,000 |
| South Carolina, State of | South Carolina | $760,979 |
| Department of Aging California | California | $714,502 |
| Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging | Rhode Island | $680,600 |
| Health & Human Services, Rhode Island Executive Office of | Rhode Island | $455,038 |