New Provider Application Portal Open through October 26:

Health care providers can apply for $25.5 billion in provider relief funds. The package includes $8.5 billion in American rescue Plan (ARP) resources for those who serve rural patients covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and$17 billion for Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 for a broad range of providers experiencing changes in operating revenues and expenses. Providers may apply for both programs with a single application, and applications must be completed and submitted by October 26 at 11:59 pm ET. HRSA will host a series of hour-long webinars for rural applicants of Phase 4 and American Rescue Plan funding, featuring guidance on how to navigate the application portal. Webinars will take place on October 5th , 13th and 21st.