Rural Health Care
Supporting healthcare facilities in bringing world class medical care to rural areas through increased connectivity
Upcoming Dates
There are no upcoming dates at this time.
How It Works
The Rural Health Care program funds two types of services.
You can apply for funding for Voice and Data, Broadband, or both.
Voice and Data
If you need voice and other telecommunication services, you may be eligible for funding through the Telecommunications Program.
Discount Rate: Determined using the urban/rural differential.
Broadband
If you need broadband services, network equipment, etc., you may be eligible for funding through the Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) Program.
Discount Rate: Flat 65% discount on eligible expenses.
The Process
These steps will help you navigate the process to get funding.
Determine your eligibility
Develop evaluation criteria and request services
Evaluate bids and select a service provider
Submit a funding request
Certify service start and end dates
Work with your service provider to invoice USAC
Announcements
Don’t Miss Your RHC Program Invoice Filing Deadline!
Sep 29, 2025
The deadline for applicants and service providers in the Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) and the Telecommunications (Telecom) Programs to submit the FCC Form 463 (HCF Program Invoicing Form) and the FCC Form 469 (Telecom Program Invoicing Form) is 120 days after June 30, 2025, the service delivery deadline for Funding Year (FY) 2024. The invoice filing deadline...
Read MoreFY2026 Telecommunications (Telecom) Program – Urban and Rural Rate Information
Sep 29, 2025
For funding year (FY) 2026, rural rates should be calculated using Method 1, or, if you cannot...
Read MoreFY2024 Annual Report Due September 30!
Aug 29, 2025
All Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) participants receiving Rural Health Care (RHC) program funding are required to