Contact the Associate Regional Administrator, Division of Medicaid, Health Care Financing Administration. Federal funds are available to match State expenditures for medical care. Under the Act, the Federal share for medical services may range from 50 percent to 83 percent. Statistical factors for eligibility do not apply to this program. The needy receive medical assistance as necessary.
States receive funds quarterly.
The Electronic Transfer System will be used by States for monthly cash draws on the Federal Reserve Bank. States must submit fiscal and statistical reports, as required, to the Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health and Human Services. A Treasury Report TUS-5401 is required monthly. States must submit certified expenditure reports within 30 days after the end of each quarter. States must maintain records which substantiate direct and indirect costs charged to the grant award activity.