| Medicaid Innovation Accelerator Program (IAP) Register Now: Medicaid IAP Information Session (December 12, 2018) New Opportunity for States: Data Analytic Technical Support for State Medicaid Agencies CMS's Medicaid Innovation Accelerator Program (IAP) Data Analytics functional area is launching a third round of technical support for state Medicaid agencies to assist in building their data analytic capacity as they design and implement delivery system reforms. All interested states are encouraged to attend the information session on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET to learn more. During this information session, states will hear about the technical support opportunity, have an opportunity to ask questions, and learn about the state selection process. Webinar participants will also learn about the types of technical support that IAP has provided to states interested in building their data analytic capacity, such as developing an analytic plan, integrating non-Medicare datasets, interpreting statistical output, or developing statistical programs to analyze and monitor their Medicaid programs. This opportunity is open to states at all levels of expertise and experience in data analytics. Additional information, including the Program Overview, Expression of Interest form, and Informational Session slides will be posted on the IAP Data Analytic webpage the day of the information session. States interested in this opportunity should complete an Expression of Interest form and submit it to IAP by January 23, 2019 Midnight ET. To register for the webinar, please go to this link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/fttufoohwfka&eom CMS Announces $48 Million Available in Funding under the Connecting Kids to Coverage HEALTHY KIDS 2019 Outreach and Enrollment Cooperative Agreement program The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to announce the opportunity to apply for funding under the Connecting Kids to Coverage HEALTHY KIDS 2019 Outreach and Enrollment Cooperative Agreement program, as authorized under the Helping Ensure Access for Little Ones, Toddlers and Hopeful Youth by Keeping Insurance Delivery Stable Act of 2018. The purpose of this program is to increase the participation of eligible, uninsured children in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Grants awarded under the cooperative agreement will fund outreach and enrollment strategies aimed at educating families about the availability of Medicaid and CHIP and directly assisting families with the application and renewal process. This specific funding opportunity makes available $48 million in cooperative agreements to states, local governments, Indian tribes, tribal consortium, urban Indian organizations receiving funds under Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, federal health safety net organizations, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and schools. For more information and to apply for funding, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=310663 | 
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