This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for State Medicaid Agencies to apply for planning grant funding to increase the capacity of Medicaid providers to deliver substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery services. Up to $50 million dollars is available to at least ten states for 18 months. This funding opportunity is authorized by the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act, Section 1003. Up to 5 states that receive planning grants will be selected to implement 36-month demonstration projects and receive enhanced federal reimbursement for increases expenditures for SUD treatment and recovery services.To apply for a planning grant, visit the following link:
In response to America’s growing opioid crisis, SAE assembled a team of leading professionals with addiction treatment expertise in program development and expansion, maintaining regulatory compliance, maximizing revenue, licensing, achieving fiscal efficiency, and measuring outcomes and quality of care. Members of the team also function as content experts to strengthen grant submissions for providers that seek federal, state, and county funding to treat substance abuse.
SAE has secured over $260 million in grants for its clients over the years. If you would like some assistance in developing a competitive narrative for your application, call (212) 684-4480 or email info@saeassociates.com