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
RHC Assist Experiencing Phone Outages due to Inclement Weather
Aug 4, 2020
Due to Tropical Storm Isaias, power outages have impacted the RHC Help Desk's ability to accept applicant phone calls today, August 4. Please email RHC-Assist@usac.org with your questions as we work to resolve this issue.
Read MoreFCC Approves Final Set of COVID-19 Telehealth Program Applications
Jul 8, 2020
On July 8, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau approved the final round of funding...
Read MoreRHC Call Center Closed July 3, 2020
Jul 2, 2020
The Rural Health Care Customer Call Center will be closed on Friday, July 3 to observe the...
Read MoreRurality Tier Search Tool and Rates Database Available Now!
Jul 1, 2020
As a reminder, FCC Report and Order 19-78 implemented RHC Program changes that promote transparency, predictability,...
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