Rural Health Care

About the Program

Process Overview
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Program Calendar (FY2019)
Funding Commitments (FY2017)
FCC Report and Order 19-78
FCC Orders for FY2018
Glossary of Terms (PDF)

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Process Overview

The Rural Health Care Program provides reduced rates to rural health care providers (HCPs) for telecommunications services related to the use of telemedicine and telehealth. This page provides you with the steps and topics that you need to know in order to navigate successfully through the Rural Health Care Program as either an HCP or a service provider.

The Process

Health Care Providers

The 5-Step Process for HCPs
Eligibility
Competitive Bidding
Documentation
Evergreen Contracts

Service Providers

The 6-Step Process for Service Providers
Search Posted Services
Invoicing
Information Changes