42 USC 300ff-29a - Supplemental grants

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 300ff–29a.

Supplemental grants

(a)

In general

For the purpose of providing services described in section 300ff–22(a) of this title, the Secretary shall make grants to States—

(1)

whose applications under section 300ff–27 of this title have demonstrated the need in the State, on an objective and quantified basis, for supplemental financial assistance to provide such services; and

(2)

that did not, for the most recent grant year pursuant to section 300ff–28(a)(1) or 300ff–28(a)(2)(F)(i) of this title for which data is available, have more than 5 percent of grant funds under such sections canceled, offset under section 300ff–31a(e) of this title, or covered by any waivers under section 300ff–31a(c) of this title.

(b)

Demonstrated need

The factors considered by the Secretary in determining whether an eligible area has a demonstrated need for purposes of subsection (a)(1) may include any or all of the following:

(1)

The unmet need for such services, as determined under section 300ff–27(b) of this title.

(2)

An increasing need for HIV/AIDS-related services, including relative rates of increase in the number of cases of HIV/AIDS.

(3)

The relative rates of increase in the number of cases of HIV/AIDS within new or emerging subpopulations.

(4)

The current prevalence of HIV/AIDS.

(5)

Relevant factors related to the cost and complexity of delivering health care to individuals with HIV/AIDS in the eligible area.

(6)

The impact of co-morbid factors, including co-occurring conditions, determined relevant by the Secretary.

(7)

The prevalence of homelessness.

(8)

The prevalence of individuals described under section 300ff–12(b)(2)(M) of this title.

(9)

The relevant factors that limit access to health care, including geographic variation, adequacy of health insurance coverage, and language barriers.

(10)

The impact of a decline in the amount received pursuant to section 300ff–28 of this title on services available to all individuals with HIV/AIDS identified and eligible under this subchapter.

(c)

Priority in making grants

(d)

Report on the awarding of supplemental funds

Not later than 45 days after the awarding of supplemental funds under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report concerning such funds. Such report shall include information detailing—

(1)

the total amount of supplemental funds available under this section for the year involved;

(2)

the amount of supplemental funds used in accordance with the hold harmless provisions of section 300ff–28(a)(2) of this title;

(3)

the amount of supplemental funds disbursed pursuant to subsection (c);

(4)

the disbursement of the remainder of the supplemental funds after taking into account the uses described in paragraphs (2) and (3); and

(5)

the rationale used for the amount of funds disbursed as described under paragraphs (2), (3), and (4).

(e)

Core medical services

(f)

Applicability of grant authority

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXVI, § 2620, as added and amended Pub. L. 109–415, title II, § 205(2), title VII, § 703, Dec. 19, 2006, 120 Stat. 2797, 2820; Pub. L. 111–87, §§ 2(a)(1), (3)(A), 5(c)(2), 8(a)(2), (b)(2)(D), Oct. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 2885, 2891, 2893, 2894.)

cite as: 42 USC 300ff-29a