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Program Update: June 2023

With the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and related rescission of program funds, no further payments will be made to providers under the Provider Relief Fund or the American Rescue Plan Rural Distribution, including no reconsideration payments. Likewise, no additional claims payments will be made under the Uninsured Program or Coverage Assistance Fund. Per the Terms and Conditions of each Program, all reporting and auditing requirements will continue without disruption.

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Key Dates

12/2/2023: Deadline to Report Late for Reporting Period 5

1/1/2024: Reporting Period 6 Begins

Important Program Updates

  • HRSA began issuing Final Repayment Notices to recipients of Provider Relief Fund payments who are required to repay funds. Providers who would like to request a review of HRSA’s decision to seek repayment may request a Decision Review. For more information visit the Repayment and Debt Collection webpage.
  • HRSA published an updated Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Distributions and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirements (PDF - 344 KB) on April 7, 2023 . Key updates include the addition of reporting periods 8 and 9 (including the applicable payment received period and period of availability dates), and additional guidance concerning the use of PRF and ARP Rural payments for lost revenues incurred within the period of availability, up to June 30, 2023, the end of the quarter in which the Public Health Emergency ends.

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  • We support health care providers facing solvency challenges that affect their ability to respond to emerging health crises in an equitable manner.
  • Browse all categories of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) including General Information and download a PDF of all FAQ.
  • More than $23 billion in Phase 4 and ARP Rural payments has been distributed to providers. Learn more about how to attest to payments via the Provider Relief Fund Application and Attestation Portal.
  • Explore what recipients of PRF payments need to know about reporting requirements, auditing, and using the PRF Reporting Portal.