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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
FCC Releases PN DA 20-436
Apr 21, 2020
On April 21, 2020, the FCC released Public Notice DA 20-436, suspending the red light rule...
Read MoreFCC Releases Public Notice DA 20-425
Apr 17, 2020
On April 17, 2020, the FCC released Public Notice DA 20-425 giving further guidance to funding...
Read MoreMy Portal Outage Due to System Maintenance Tuesday, April 14 from 7:00 p.m. to...
Apr 14, 2020
My Portal will be undergoing January maintenance between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April...
Read MoreRHC Assist Update
Apr 14, 2020
While the phone system is back up and running, we are currently experiencing a high volume of...
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