Alaska Online Public Notices #RFP - Senior In-Home Services FY2027 through FY2029

Alaska Senior In-Home Services Program Grant (FY2027-FY2029)

This opportunity seeks proposals to deliver Senior In-Home Services across Alaska, supporting low-income seniors and adults with disabilities to remain in their homes. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services, Grants and Contracts Office - Services Requested: - Chore Services: Assistance with meal preparation, grocery shopping, money management, telephone use, laundry, housekeeping, yard work, and other approved tasks - Respite and Extended Respite Care: Temporary and 24-hour relief care for caregivers, including care in licensed facilities - Personal Care: Support with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and eating - Case Management: Comprehensive assessment, care planning, client monitoring, and annual review - Service Coordination: Coordination and monitoring of in-home services - Supplemental Services: Items or services such as assistive devices, home safety interventions, emergency alarms, minor home modifications, and health care access (up to $500 per client/household annually, case-by-case approval) - Notable Requirements: - Services target seniors aged 60+ with cognitive or physical impairments, including those with Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementias (ADRD) - Approximately $3.39 million in annual funding, with a 10% match required from grantees - Statewide coverage; multiple grantees may be awarded per region, with some regions currently unserved - Applicants must track outreach and education activities, meet Medicaid provider requirements (with exceptions for subcontracting), and adhere to a regional funding formula - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a grant for service provision, not product procurement.

Description

The Alaska Department of Health, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services, is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants to provide services under the Senior In-Home Services Program for fiscal years 2027 through 2029. The program aims to support low-income seniors aged 60 and older who have Alzheimer's Disease, related dementias, or other disabling conditions, helping them remain in their homes and avoid institutional care. Services include chore, respite, personal care, case management, service coordination, and supplemental services. Proposals must be submitted through the GEMS portal by April 15, 2026.

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