How were States able to use the Balancing Incentive Program enhanced FMAP?
According to Section 10201 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act:...
Funding
How much time do States have to spend the enhanced FMAP?
Due to spending delays across the majority of States, CMS updated guidance to policy pertaining to the timeline for investing Balancing Incentive...
When did CMS stop offering Balancing Incentive Program awards?
States had to apply to the Balancing Incentive Program before August 1, 2014 or until the $3 billion federal appropriation was awarded to...
Was the enhanced FMAP available through the Community First Choice Option and the enhanced FMAP available through Balancing Incentive Program additive?
Yes. The enhanced FMAP awarded to States through Community First Choice and the enhanced FMAP awarded to States under the Balancing Incentive...
Was the enhanced FMAP awarded to States through the Money Follows the Person Demonstration project additive with the enhanced FMAP awarded to States under the Balancing Incentive Program?
No. The enhanced FMAP awarded to States through MFP and the enhanced FMAP awarded to States through the Balancing Incentive Program were not...
When did payments for the Balancing Incentive Program begin?
Payments were available on the first day of the full quarter after CMS approved a State’s application. The funding was available from October 1,...
