Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers - 9th Announcement
CMS is inviting proposals from all States and U. S. territories to be considered for inclusion in this National Background Check Program.
Federal matching funds are available to all States and U. S. territories that meet the requirements described in section 6201 of the Affordable Care Act and that provide an application that is scored at 7 0. 2 out of a possible 101 points by the Federal review panel.
The national program will be evaluated by the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG).
CMS has awarded a technical support contract to support the States that are selected to participate in the program.
This program announcement provides States information concerning application procedures, policy considerations, and criteria to be used in reviewing applications and selecting States.
Federal matching funds are available to all States and U. S. territories that meet the requirements described in section 6201 of the Affordable Care Act and that provide an application that is scored at 7 0. 2 out of a possible 101 points by the Federal review panel.
The national program will be evaluated by the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG).
CMS has awarded a technical support contract to support the States that are selected to participate in the program.
This program announcement provides States information concerning application procedures, policy considerations, and criteria to be used in reviewing applications and selecting States.
Related Programs
ACA Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees
Department of Health and Human Services
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Estimated Funding: Not Available
Office: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Estimated Funding: Not Available
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Nationwide Program for National and State Background Checks for Direct Patient Access Employees of Long Term Care Facilities and Providers - 9th Announcement
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Not Available
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=17299
Contact:
Grants.gov Contact CenterPhone Number: 1-800-518-4726Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 9:00pm, closed on federal holidays.support@grants.gov
Agency Email Description:
Grants.gov Customer Support
Agency Email:
support@grants.gov
Date Posted:
2013-03-14
Application Due Date:
2017-11-30
Archive Date:
2018-01-30
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