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.

1

Determine your eligibility

2

Develop evaluation criteria and request services

3

Evaluate bids and select a service provider

4

Submit a funding request

5

Certify service start and end dates

6

Work with your service provider to invoice USAC

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Announcements

RHC Program Newsletter

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RHC Connect Outage Due to System Maintenance on April 29

RHC Connect will be unavailable on Saturday, April 29 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET for...

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RHC Program News

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FCC Releases Order DA 23-189 Extending the Deadline for Funding Year (FY) 2023 Filing...

On March 8, 2023, the FCC released FCC Order DA 23-189 extending the deadline for the FY2023...

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Update: Change in Requirements for Document Upload – FCC Form 463

Supporting documentation for invoices and proof of payment related to the FCC Form 463 (Invoicing Form) is...

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