Continuity of Care for Medicaid and CHIP Beneficiaries Following Incarceration

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is seeking applicants for a planning grant to support the implementation of Section 206 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2024. This initiative aims to develop comprehensive strategies to identify, enroll, and support Medicaid-eligible youth involved with the justice system before and after their release from carceral facilities. The required services include screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management. The grant will provide funding for a period of approximately 3 years, with reporting periods and due dates specified. The applicant will need to comply with applicable grant terms and conditions, as well as other legal requirements. • The grant is non-competitive, with an award ceiling of $446,772.00. • The funding source is federal or federal pass-through. • The applicant must be a private, nonprofit organization. • The beneficiary eligibility information includes post-adjudicated incarcerated youth enrolled in Medicaid/CHIP. • The applicant must register and pre-qualify through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal.