How to apply...
Application Procedure:
The standard application form SF-424 and related forms, as furnished by CMS, must be used for this program. These forms may be downloaded from the following Web site- www.cms.hhs.gov/researchers/priorities/grants.asp. In addition to the standard forms some additional information regarding the history and description of the qualifies high-risk pool, accounting of risk pool losses, and contact person information is also required. Please refer to the following Web site for additional information: www.cms.hhs.gov/riskpool. Applicants are required to submit an original and two copies of the application to the Acquisition and Grants Group, CMS, Mailstop C2-21-15, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244- 1850. Facsimile (fax) transmissions will not be accepted. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-102.
Note: Each program will indicate whether applications are to be submitted to the Federal headquarters, regional or local office, or to a State or local government office.
Award Procedure:
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will make a decision for each application received. Each applicant will receive written notification of CMS's decision. Applicants approved for a grant award must submit a letter of acceptance to CMS within 30 days of the date of the award, agreeing to the terms and conditions of the award letter.
Note: Grant payments may be made by a letter of credit, advance by Treasury check, or reimbursement by Treasury check.
Awards may be made by the headquarters office directly to the applicant, an agency field office, a regional office,
or by an authorized county office. The assistance may pass through the initial applicant for further distribution by
intermediate level applicants to groups or individuals in the private sector.