Dear MIPPA friends,

 

Today the Center for Benefits Access at NCOA launched our newest Request for Proposals (RFP) to find state agencies and regional/community-based organizations to join our network of Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs).

 

We are hoping to expand our BECs from 69 to 90 in 2019. Since many of your agencies may be eligible/interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to read the attached RFP and view the full announcement online at: https://www.ncoa.org/news/ncoa-news/center-for-benefits-news/apply-for-bec-grants-2019/. You are also welcome to circulate this RFP broadly.

 

BECs use person-centered strategies in a coordinated, community-wide approach to find and enroll Medicare beneficiaries—both seniors aged 65+ years and adults living with disabilities — who have limited income and resources into available benefits, with the primary focus being on the following five core benefit programs:

 

 

The Request for Proposals is attached for your reference.

 

Grantees are encouraged to assist clients with applications for programs beyond the five core benefits, in keeping with the principles of the person-centered approach.  Applicants are required to match 15% of their funding under this grant through a cash or in-kind match. Grants of up to $115,000 each will be awarded to selected organizations.

 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete a simple notice of intent by Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 12 p.m. ET. (See page 7 of the RFP for information on where/how to send this LOI.) A link to complete the application will be sent to those who submit a notice. Those who do not submit a notice of intent by the deadline but would like to apply must still submit a notice of intent in order to receive the application guidance. Proposals are due by 12 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

 

If you have any questions, please contact xxxxxx@ncoa.org.

 

 

Brandy Bauer

Associate Director, Center for Benefits Access

Office: 571-527-3911

xxxxxx@ncoa.org

 

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Arlington, VA 22202

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