Friday, November 22, 2024
11/22/2024
The grantee, Kentucky SMP, supports this one-year Capacity Building Grant in collaboration with its current statewide subcontractors. The goal of the project is to increase and support SMP volunteers for the purpose of expanding outreach and education regarding healthcare fraud and abuse throughout the state. The objectives are: 1) to recruit, train, manage, and support 105 additional SMP volunteers; 2) to expand outreach and education to beneficiaries throughout Kentucky, targeting limited English-speaking populations, rural communities, and beneficiaries living in poverty; 3) to develop the capability to manage beneficiary inquiries and issues in a timely and professional manner; and 4) to enhance the capacity for performance management. The expected outcome of this project is that there will be an increase in the number of beneficiaries that: (1) become better educated consumers of their healthcare system; (2) understand the importance of reviewing Medicare Summary Notices and Explanation of Benefits, and; (3) are empowered to prevent healthcare fraud and preserve the financial integrity of Medicare and Medicaid. Products from this project will be: (1) a final report including a program evaluation; (2) a new state-wide toll-free telephone number staffed by the Louisville Metro SMP; (3) additional materials and resources to distribute to beneficiaries; and (4) increased media exposure.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
