Earmark - Computer training that will allow seniors to live independently and remain engaged in their communities.

Agency:		Department of Health and Human Services
Bureau:		Administration on Aging
Account:		Aging services programs (75-0142)
Certifying Official:		Director, Budget and Finance
Contact Information:		http://WWW.HHS.GOV 202-720-3210

Computer training that will allow seniors to live independently and remain engaged in their communities.

1 recipient will receive $30,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: N/A

Description: The grantee will assist the local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) health insurance information coordinators to develop local coalitions with local partners to recruit trainers and counselors to inform seniors about the benefits of the new Medicare program and how to obtain prescription drug coverage. This grant will provide for one staff person to inform and educate beneficiaries and their families about Medicare Part D. Much of the training and resource building will be accomplished utilizing computers and accessing various websites. Activities will be conducted in local communities to offer assistance to beneficiaries and their families to help them make the best choice possible concerning the Part D benefit. Coalitions will be organized to identify strategies to ensure that all beneficiaries are aware of this program.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Utah Department of Human Services (878593383)	$30	Program Innovations	State Government	120 N. 200 West, Rm. 319 Salt Lake City, UT
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Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: P.L. 108-447, H. Rept. 108-792

Citation Excerpt: Utah Department of Human Services for computer training that will allow seniors to live independently and remain engaged with their community.

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Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007