U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Basic Health Program (Affordable Care Act)
Key facts
- Open now
- None right now
- Type of help
- Insurance
- Typical award
- N/A � based on formula of state-specific data.
- Deadlines
- Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
What it pays for
Section 1331 of the Affordable Care Act gives states the option of creating a Basic Health Program (BHP), a health benefits coverage program for low-income residents who would otherwise be eligible to purchase coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The program is for specified individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid but whose income does not exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL).
Who can apply
Any State that submits a BHP Blueprint may be considered for certification by the Secretary of HHS.
Match
Match: none required (federal program listing). This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details