The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced on September 10, 2021, that an additional $25.5 billion in COVID-19 relief funds will be made available to healthcare providers.
Here’s what healthcare providers need to know and how they can apply for the relief.
Applications are open here.
Qualified providers of healthcare services and support can receive Provider Relief Fund payments for healthcare-related expenses or lost revenue due to COVID-19. These distributions do not need to be repaid to the U.S. government, assuming providers comply with the terms and conditions.
The $25.5 billion in relief funds is divvied up into two buckets:
A provider is defined as “any provider or supplier of healthcare services and support in a medical setting, at home or in the community.”
Providers include, but aren’t limited to:
You can find a full list of providers and other information about the funding here.
As of September 29, 2021, healthcare providers can access the application portal here.
Healthcare providers can apply for relief funds via the Provider Relief Fund Application and Attestation Portal.
You’ll want to gather the following supporting documentation:
You can also search the Rural Health Grants Eligibility Analyzer to determine whether you might qualify for the $8.5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds.
You can find more details about the additional funding here.
The Health Resources & Services Administration offers extensive details about the Provider Relief Fund:
Contact us here or call 800.899.4623.
Published on September 27, 2021