View all text of Subpart E [§ 148.306 - § 148.320]
§ 148.316 - Grant application instructions.
Funding for FY 2008, FY 2009, and FY 2010 under the Extension Act requires the subsequent enactment of appropriations authority. Funding was appropriated for Federal FY 2006. States will be unable to apply for FY 2008 through FY 2010 grants unless and until such funding becomes available.
(a) Application for operational losses. Each State must compile an application package that documents that it has met the requirements for a grant. If a risk pool entity applies on behalf of a State, it must provide documentation that it has been delegated appropriate authority by the State. At a minimum, the application package must include a completed standard form application kit (see paragraph (b) of this section) along with the following information:
(1) History and description of the qualified high risk pool. Provide a detailed description of the qualified high risk pool that includes the following:
(i) Brief history, including date of inception.
(ii) Enrollment criteria (including provisions for the admission of eligible individuals as defined in § 148.103) and number of enrollees.
(iii) Description of how coverage is provided administratively in the qualified high risk pool (that is, self-insured, through a private carrier, etc.).
(iv) Benefits options and packages offered in the qualified high risk pool to both eligible individual (as defined in § 148.103) and other applicants.
(v) Outline of plan benefits and coverage offered in the pool. Provide evidence that the level of plan benefits is consistent with either Alternative One or Alternative Two in Section 8 of the NAIC Model Health Plan for Uninsurable Individuals Act. See appendix for the text of Section 8 of the NAIC Model.
(vi) Premiums charged (in terms of dollars and in percentage of standard risk rate) and other cost-sharing mechanisms, such as co-pays and deductibles, imposed on enrollees (both eligible individuals (as defined in § 148.103) and non-eligible individuals if a distinction is made).
(vii) How the standard risk rate for the State is calculated and when it was last calculated.
(viii) Revenue sources for the qualified high risk pool, including current funding mechanisms and, if different, future funding mechanisms. Provide current projections of future income.
(ix) Copies of all governing authorities of the pool, including statutes, regulations and plan of operation.
(2) Accounting of risk pool losses. Provide a detailed accounting of claims paid, administrative expenses, and premiums collected for the fiscal year for which the grant is being requested. Indicate the timing of the fiscal year upon which the accounting is based. Provide the methodology of projecting losses and expenses, and include current projections of future operating losses (this information is needed to judge compliance with the requirements in § 148.310(d)).
(3) Bonus grants for supplemental consumer benefits. Provide detailed information about the following supplemental consumer benefits for which the entity is applying:
(i) A narrative description of one or more of the following of the supplemental consumer benefits to be provided to enrollees and/or potential enrollees in the high risk pool:
(A) Low income premium subsidies;
(B) Reduction in premium trends, actual premium or other cost-sharing requirements;
(C) An expansion or broadening of the pool of individuals eligible for coverage, such as through eliminating waiting lists, increasing enrollment caps, or providing flexibility in enrollment;
(D) Less stringent rules, or additional waiver authority with respect to coverage of pre-existing conditions;
(E) Increased benefits; and
(F) The establishment of disease management programs.
(ii) A description of the population or subset population that will be eligible for the supplemental consumer benefits.
(iii) A projected budget for the use of bonus grant funds using the SF 424 A.
(4) Contact person. Identify the name, position title, address, e-mail address, and telephone number of the person to contact for further information and questions.
(b) Standard form application kit—(1) Forms. (i) The following standard forms must be completed with an original signature and enclosed as part of the application package:
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance. SF-424A Budget Information. SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs. SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Biographical Sketch.(ii) These forms can be accessed from the following Web site: http://www.grants.gov.
(2) Other narrative. All other narrative in the application must be submitted on 8 1/2 × 11 inches white paper.
(c) Application submission. Submission of application package is through http://www.grants.gov. Submissions by facsimile (fax) transmissions will not be accepted.
(d) Application deadlines. (1) The deadline for States to submit an application for losses incurred in a State fiscal year is June 30 of the next Federal fiscal year that begins after the end of the State fiscal year. Funding for FY 2008, FY 2009, and FY 2010 under the Extension Act requires the subsequent enactment of appropriations authority. Funding was appropriated for Federal FY 2006. States will be unable to apply for FY 2008 through FY 2010 grants unless and until such funding becomes available.
(2) Deadline for States to submit an application for losses incurred in their fiscal year 2005. States had to submit an application to CMS no later than June 30, 2006.
(3) Deadline for States to submit an application for losses incurred in their fiscal year 2006. States must submit an application to CMS by no later than June 30, 2007.
(4) Deadline for States to submit an application for losses incurred in their fiscal year 2007. States must submit an application to CMS by no later than June 30, 2008.
(5) Deadline for States to submit an application for losses incurred in their fiscal year 2008. States must submit an application to CMS by no later than June 30, 2009.
(6) Deadline for States to submit an application for losses incurred in their fiscal year 2009. States must submit an application to CMS by no later than June 30, 2010.
(e) Where to submit an application. Applications must be submitted to http://www.grants.gov. Submissions by facsimile (fax) transmissions will not be accepted.