Upcoming Dates
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
My Portal Platform Update
Oct 19, 2021
USAC is excited to share that the platform used to submit the FCC Form 462 (Funding Request Form) is being updated for Funding Year 2022 to improve user experience. The new platform—which is the web-based system used to host the form—will be easier to navigate and will allow RHC program reviewers to approve funding requests faster and...
Read MoreCertain Customer Support Centers Closed – Oct. 11
Oct 11, 2021
In observance of the federal holiday, the customer support centers for E-rate, High Cost, Rural Health Care,...
Read MoreFCC Releases Order 21-1107 Granting Relief to RHC Participants Affected by Hurricane Ida
Sep 4, 2021
On September 3, 2021, the FCC issued Order DA 21-1107 waiving certain RHC...
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