Expansion Funds for the Support of the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program, 21610-21611 [2013-08485]

Download as PDF 21610 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 70 / Thursday, April 11, 2013 / Notices In its letter of disapproval, CMS responded to Maine’s claim that National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, 567 U.S. ll, 132 S. Ct. 2566 (2012), directed approval of the SPA. CMS pointed out that the Supreme Court did not strike down any provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including the MOE requirement, and that the MOE requirement is unrelated to the Medicaid eligibility expansion. I am scheduling a hearing on your request for reconsideration to be held on May 23, 2013, at the CMS Boston Regional Office, JFK Federal Building, 15 N. Sudbury Street, Room 2050, Boston, Massachusetts 02203–0003 to reconsider CMS’ decision to disapprove Maine SPA #12–010. If this date is not acceptable, I would be glad to set another date that is mutually agreeable to the parties. 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[FR Doc. 2013–08524 Filed 4–10–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Administration for Community Living Expansion Funds for the Support of the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program Notice of intent to provide expansion and capacity building funding to the incumbent Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) grantees under limited competition. ACTION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:37 Apr 10, 2013 Jkt 229001 The Administration for Community Living is announcing the availability of expansion funds for the support of the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program. This additional funding opportunity will be used to expand the reach of the SMP program with the explicit purpose of expanding current program capacity to recruit, train, and support the SMP volunteer network. In addition, this funding opportunity will increase targeted collaborative efforts with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Inspector General and other law enforcement entities in identified high fraud states. Funding Opportunity Title/Program Name: Health Care Fraud Prevention Program Expansion and SMP Capacity Building Grants. Announcement Type: Health Care Fraud Prevention Program Expansion Capacity. Funding Opportunity Number: Program Announcement No. HHS– 2013–ACL–AoA–SP–0049 SUMMARY: Statutory Authority: HIPAA of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–191). Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 93.048 Discretionary Projects DATES: The deadline date for comments on this program announcement is May 13, 2013. Other important dates: • The application due date May 27, 2013. • The anticipated start date is September 30, 2013. I. Funding Opportunity Description During the past several years, the Department of Health and Human Services has increased efforts to fight Medicare and Medicaid fraud. The Administration for Community Living (ACL), Administration on Aging (AoA), through the SMP program, has worked in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), and the Department of Justice to expand strategies to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in these Federal programs. This additional funding opportunity will be used to expand the reach of the SMP program with the explicit purpose of expanding efforts to target collaborative efforts with CMS, OIG and other law enforcement entities in high fraud states and to expand current capacity to recruit, train, and support the SMP volunteer network. Justification for the Exception to Competition It is necessary to limit competition for this program to the current SMP grantees to expand their implementation PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 efforts. In order for the outcomes expected to be produced within the allotted timeframe of the program, the infrastructure for achieving these results must already be in place. This infrastructure includes: • A proven SMP volunteer management, training, and recruiting program; • Expertise in capturing data in the SMP management, tracking, and reporting system (SMART FACTS); • Established partnership relationships between the SMP program and state and local fraud control partners, including CMS, OIG, Attorney General, and State Insurance Commissioners offices; • Developed and tested SMP program public awareness materials, brochures, PSAs, and other resources to use in outreach and educational efforts; • Expertise and experience in reaching targeted populations with the SMP message, among others. The current SMP projects are uniquely qualified to address the requirements contained in this funding opportunity. Their established infrastructure and expertise will enable them to successfully meet the challenging and time-sensitive requirements of this program. It is essential that the infrastructure, foundation of expertise, and proven experience is in place to assure the grant objectives are achieved. II. Award Information A. Purpose of the Program: Health Care Fraud Prevention Program Expansion. B. Amount of the Awards: $20,000 to $372,000 per budget period. C. Project Period: September 30, 2013–September 29, 2015. III. Eligible Applicants Incumbent Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) grantees. IV. Evaluation Criteria A. Project Relevance & Current Need— Weight: 5 points B. Approach—Weight: 35 points C. Budget—Weight: 10 points D. Project Impact—Weight: 25 points E. Organizational Capacity—Weight: 25 points V. Application and Submission Requirements A. SF 424—Application for Federal Assistance. B. SF 424A—Budget Information. C. Separate Budget Narrative/ Justification. D. SF 424B—Assurances. Note: Be sure to complete this form according to E:\FR\FM\11APN1.SGM 11APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 70 / Thursday, April 11, 2013 / Notices instructions and have it signed and dated by the authorized representative (see item 18d of the SF 424). E. Lobbying Certification. F. Program narrative no more than twenty pages. G. Work Plan. H. The application should be submitted through grants.gov using the funding opportunity # HSS–2013–ACL– AoA–SP–0049. VI. Application Review Information Three field reviewers external to the Office of Elder Rights will be assigned to review and score each application. VII. Agency Contact For further information or comments regarding this program expansion supplement, contact Rebecca Kinney, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Administration on Aging, Office of Elder Rights, One Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20001; telephone (202) 357–3520; fax (202) 357–3560; email Rebecca.Kinney@acl.hhs.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 70 (Thursday, April 11, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21610-21611]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-08485]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Community Living


Expansion Funds for the Support of the Senior Medicare Patrol 
(SMP) Program

ACTION: Notice of intent to provide expansion and capacity building 
funding to the incumbent Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) grantees under 
limited competition.

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SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living is announcing the 
availability of expansion funds for the support of the Senior Medicare 
Patrol (SMP) Program. This additional funding opportunity will be used 
to expand the reach of the SMP program with the explicit purpose of 
expanding current program capacity to recruit, train, and support the 
SMP volunteer network. In addition, this funding opportunity will 
increase targeted collaborative efforts with the Centers for Medicare 
and Medicaid Services, Office of Inspector General and other law 
enforcement entities in identified high fraud states.
    Funding Opportunity Title/Program Name: Health Care Fraud 
Prevention Program Expansion and SMP Capacity Building Grants.
    Announcement Type: Health Care Fraud Prevention Program Expansion 
Capacity.
    Funding Opportunity Number: Program Announcement No. HHS-2013-ACL-
AoA-SP-0049

    Statutory Authority:  HIPAA of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-191).

    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 93.048 
Discretionary Projects

DATES: The deadline date for comments on this program announcement is 
May 13, 2013. Other important dates:
     The application due date May 27, 2013.
     The anticipated start date is September 30, 2013.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

    During the past several years, the Department of Health and Human 
Services has increased efforts to fight Medicare and Medicaid fraud. 
The Administration for Community Living (ACL), Administration on Aging 
(AoA), through the SMP program, has worked in partnership with the 
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Office of 
Inspector General (OIG), and the Department of Justice to expand 
strategies to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in these Federal 
programs. This additional funding opportunity will be used to expand 
the reach of the SMP program with the explicit purpose of expanding 
efforts to target collaborative efforts with CMS, OIG and other law 
enforcement entities in high fraud states and to expand current 
capacity to recruit, train, and support the SMP volunteer network.

Justification for the Exception to Competition

    It is necessary to limit competition for this program to the 
current SMP grantees to expand their implementation efforts. In order 
for the outcomes expected to be produced within the allotted timeframe 
of the program, the infrastructure for achieving these results must 
already be in place. This infrastructure includes:
     A proven SMP volunteer management, training, and 
recruiting program;
     Expertise in capturing data in the SMP management, 
tracking, and reporting system (SMART FACTS);
     Established partnership relationships between the SMP 
program and state and local fraud control partners, including CMS, OIG, 
Attorney General, and State Insurance Commissioners offices;
     Developed and tested SMP program public awareness 
materials, brochures, PSAs, and other resources to use in outreach and 
educational efforts;
     Expertise and experience in reaching targeted populations 
with the SMP message, among others.
    The current SMP projects are uniquely qualified to address the 
requirements contained in this funding opportunity. Their established 
infrastructure and expertise will enable them to successfully meet the 
challenging and time-sensitive requirements of this program. It is 
essential that the infrastructure, foundation of expertise, and proven 
experience is in place to assure the grant objectives are achieved.

II. Award Information

    A. Purpose of the Program: Health Care Fraud Prevention Program 
Expansion.
    B. Amount of the Awards: $20,000 to $372,000 per budget period.
    C. Project Period: September 30, 2013-September 29, 2015.

III. Eligible Applicants

    Incumbent Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) grantees.

IV. Evaluation Criteria

A. Project Relevance & Current Need--Weight: 5 points
B. Approach--Weight: 35 points
C. Budget--Weight: 10 points
D. Project Impact--Weight: 25 points
E. Organizational Capacity--Weight: 25 points

V. Application and Submission Requirements

    A. SF 424--Application for Federal Assistance.
    B. SF 424A--Budget Information.
    C. Separate Budget Narrative/Justification.
    D. SF 424B--Assurances. Note: Be sure to complete this form 
according to

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instructions and have it signed and dated by the authorized 
representative (see item 18d of the SF 424).
    E. Lobbying Certification.
    F. Program narrative no more than twenty pages.
    G. Work Plan.
    H. The application should be submitted through grants.gov using the 
funding opportunity  HSS-2013-ACL-AoA-SP-0049.

VI. Application Review Information

    Three field reviewers external to the Office of Elder Rights will 
be assigned to review and score each application.

VII. Agency Contact

    For further information or comments regarding this program 
expansion supplement, contact Rebecca Kinney, U.S. Department of Health 
and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Administration 
on Aging, Office of Elder Rights, One Massachusetts Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20001; telephone (202) 357-3520; fax (202) 357-3560; 
email Rebecca.Kinney@acl.hhs.gov.

    Dated: April 8, 2013.
Kathy Greenlee,
Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging.
[FR Doc. 2013-08485 Filed 4-10-13; 8:45 am]
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