Second Opportunity National Background Check Program Funding
On June 4, 2010, CMS issued a solicitation for Federal matching grants to all States and the U.S.
Territories for a multi-year National Background Check Program for Patient Protection for
direct patient access employees of several long term care facilities and providers. CMS received
notices of intent from 27 States and full applications from 17 States that were able to meet the
short timeframe for submitting a proposal. The States that were able to meet the immediate
August 9, 2010 deadline and meet the minimum application criteria will receive award letters in
the next several weeks.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: September 13, 2010
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