93.640: Basic Health Program (Affordable Care Act)
Alternate Name: BHP
Overview
Program Number
93.640
Status
Active
Last Modified
Aug. 8, 2022
Date Posted
Aug. 8, 2022
Objective
Section 1331 of the Affordable Care Act gives states the option of creating a Basic Health Program (BHP), a health benefits coverage program for low-income residents who would otherwise be eligible to purchase coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The program is for specified individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid but whose income does not exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL).
Type of Assistance
A - Formula Grants
Applicant Eligibility
Any State that submits a BHP Blueprint may be considered for certification by the Secretary of HHS.
Beneficiary Eligibility
The program is for specified individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid but whose income does not exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL).
Additional Information
Grant Awards
Basic Health Program (Affordable Care Act) direct grants
Grant Opportunities