Program objective

Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awards funding to organizations who serve as Navigators in states with a Federally-facilitated Exchange (FFE). This posting reflects a new 5-year funding opportunity, anticipated to start August 27, 2024. Funded projects will be expected to operate as Navigators year-round, using the funding from CMS to conduct outreach and education in their communities—raising awareness among the remaining uninsured about the coverage options available to them, help consumers find affordable coverage that meets their needs primarily in the Health Insurance Marketplace, and to assist consumers beyond the enrollment process—ensuring they're equipped with the tools and resources needed to utilize and maintain their health coverage all year. Navigators are required to provide targeted assistance to underserved and vulnerable populations within the FFE service area (state), which is critical to improving access to health care coverage for communities that have been historically disenfranchised and disproportionately impacted by significant health disparities. In furtherance of Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, CMS encourages applications from organizations that are members of, or have a history of trusted ties with, the community(ies) and population(s) that they expect to target as Navigators, if awarded.