If a State is using existing staff to work in new positions on Exchange planning activities, can it use grant funds to pay for the existing staff?
Yes. Grant funds may be used to pay compensation to existing staff for that portion of their time spend working on planning and other activities related to the establishment of an Exchange, regardless of whether the staff was previously assigned to other duties or another position. It is acceptable that the staff for the Exchange activities is obtained through other offices. Grant funds may not be used to fund positions for personnel who will not be working on planning and other activities related to the establishment of an Exchange. Q: Additional grants are authorized under Section 1561 of the ACA to develop or adapt technology systems to implement interoperable and secure standards and protocols that will facilitate enrollment of individuals in Federal and State health and human services programs. Are these grants available yet, and how do they relate to Exchange planning and establishment grants? A: The grants authorized under Section 1561 of the ACA are not yet funded. Any informat
