Are only state programs eligible to apply?
The Governor of each state must designate a lead agency/organization responsible for carrying out the State’s application. Only one application per state is allowed. • Can a State apply for both a targeted and comprehensive grant? No, only one application per State is allowed. • When applying, do we have to identify whether we are applying for a target or comprehensive grant? Yes, you must identify the type of grant for which you are applying and prepare your budget based on that decision. • Can comprehensive grants be used to expand existing programs? Yes, States can submit a proposal if it supports expansion to new segments of the uninsured, provides supplemental coverage, or is distinctive from the existing comprehensive program. • What is your definition of a comprehensive health insurance access program? A comprehensive program is one that covers the majority of the States population through either public or private programs or a combination. States that have already implemented a
