Prohibited Uses of Grant Funds. The Department of Health and Human Services Cooperative Agreement to Support Establishment of the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Exchanges may not be used for any of the following:
i. To cover the costs to provide direct health care services to individuals;
ii. To meet matching requirements of any other Federal program;
iii. To cover excessive executive compensation;
iv. To contract with organizations or individuals that have a conflict of interest, such as individuals or companies that sell insurance or insurance-like products, including discount plans;
v. To promote Federal or State legislative and regulatory modifications;
vi. To improve systems or processes solely related to Medicaid/CHIP, or any other State or Federal program’s eligibility:
a. State applicants must allocate the costs of their IT system(s) work and other applicable costs per 2 CFR Part 225 (previously OMB Circular A- 87), or Federal guidance on the specific, time-limited exception to OMB Circular A-87 cost allocation principles for federally-funded human services programs, between the Exchange and other health and human services programs for those activities that will benefit other health and human services programs. Examples of IT modules and other activities we anticipate needing to be cost-allocated include eligibility, enrollment, and verification. Examples where we think it is unlikely that costs need to be allocated between sources of funding are Exchange administration and qualified health plan certification and administration processes. Before submitting a cost allocation plan, States should consult the most recent guidance issued by HHS regarding cost allocation among Medicaid/CHIP, Exchanges, and human services programs, for the most up-to-date information and instructions; IT Guidance 2.0 can be found at: xxxx://xxxxx.xxx.xxx/resources/files/exchange_medicaid_it_guidance_0 5312011.pdf. For more information on the specific, time-limited exception to OMB Circular A-87 cost allocation principles related to federally-funded human services programs, please see: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By- Topics/Data-and-Systems/Downloads/Cost-Allocation-IT-Systems.pdf and xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/Federal-Policy- Guidance/downloads/SMD-01-23-12.pdf.
b. States will need to submit an Advance Planning Document (APD) to CMS requesting Federal financial participation (FFP) of the Medicaid/CHIP portion of the allocated costs, or costs attributable to other Feder...
Prohibited Uses of Grant Funds. The Department of Health and Human Services Cooperative Agreement to Support Establishment of State-Operated Health Insurance Exchanges may not be used for any of the following:
i. To cover the costs to provide direct health care services to individuals;
ii. To meet matching requirements of any other Federal program;
iii. To cover excessive executive compensation;
iv. To contract with organizations or individuals that have a conflict of interest, such as individuals or companies that sell insurance or insurance-like products, including discount plans.
v. To promote Federal or State legislative and regulatory modifications;
vi. To improve systems or processes solely related to Medicaid/ CHIP, or any other State or Federal program’s eligibility:
a. State applicants must allocate the costs of their IT system(s) work and other applicable costs per OMB Circular A-87, between the Exchange and other health and human services programs for those activities that will benefit other health and human services programs. Examples of IT modules and other activities we anticipate needing to be cost-allocated include eligibility, enrollment, and verification. Examples where we think it is unlikely that costs need to be allocated between sources of funding are Exchange administration and qualified health plan certification and administration processes.
b. Following determination of the final awardees, States will need to submit an Advance Planning Document (APD) to CMS requesting Federal financial participation (FFP) of the Medicaid/CHIP portion of the allocated costs, or costs attributable to other Federal programs, Agencies, or Offices. HHS will work collectively and expeditiously to review grant solicitations and APD submissions. HHS will provide technical assistance and leadership throughout this process.
vii. Activities unrelated to Exchange planning and establishment such as:
a. Staff retreats;
b. Promotional giveaways; and
x. Xx provide services, equipment, or supports that are the legal responsibility of another party under Federal or State law (e.g.; vocational rehabilitation or education services) or under any civil rights laws. Such legal responsibilities include, but are not limited to, modifications of a workplace or other reasonable accommodations that are a specific obligation of the employer or other party.
Prohibited Uses of Grant Funds. The Department of Health and Human Services Territory Cooperative Agreements for the Affordable Care Act’s Exchanges may not be used for any of the following:
1. To cover the costs to provide direct services to individuals;
2. To meet matching requirements of any other Federal program;
Prohibited Uses of Grant Funds. (a) No State/Federal grant funds shall be used for costs existing prior to or after the grant period.
(b) No Federal funds will be used for land acquisition.
(c) No Federal funds are to be used for entertainment, fines and penalties, Visa fees, Passport charges, bar charges/Alcoholic beverages, or membership fees.
(d) Grant funds cannot be placed in interest bearing accounts by private non-profit agencies.
(e) Grantee must comply with all applicable restrictions on the use of federal funds set out in the federal appropriations statutes. Pertinent restrictions, including from various "general provisions"
(f) Grant funds may not be used to fund any inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization.
(g) The use of federal funds for expenses related to conferences including the provision of food and/or beverages at such conferences and costs of attendance at such conferences must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and official DOJ guidance.
(h) Grantee must submit a detailed justification and obtain approval through the coordination of the Nebraska Crime Commission prior to obligation or expenditure of funds for any consultant at a rate in excess of $650 per day.
