Federal Register #2026-18415

Award Supplement for Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center Program Expansion

This award notice from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, supplements funding for the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Resource Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Award Recipient: - Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) - Services Requested: - Expansion of SMP Resource Center activities - Testing new communication strategies - Enhancing the SMP smartphone app - Exploring partnerships with technology companies to broaden messaging reach - Unique Requirements: - Focus on technology-driven outreach and fraud prevention for Medicare beneficiaries - No specific OEMs or products named; technology companies referenced as potential partners - Funding Details: - $226,000 supplement for FY 2026 - Total award for FY 2026: $1,226,000 - Period of Performance: - Second year of a three-year project period - Annual program expansion and support

Description

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) intends to award a single-source supplement to the current cooperative agreement held by the Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) for the SMP Resource Center. The supplement for FY 2026 is $226,000, increasing the total award to $1,226,000. The funding will support expansion of activities started in FY 2025, including testing new communication strategies, enhancing the SMP smartphone app, exploring partnerships with technology companies, and broadening SMP messaging reach. The award period is from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.

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