Rural Health Care
Supporting healthcare facilities in bringing world class medical care to rural areas through increased connectivity
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
Submit Your FY2026 Request for Services Forms!
Jul 1, 2025
Beginning on July 1, 2025, applicants can start the competitive bidding process for Funding Year (FY) 2026....
Read MoreFCC Announces Availability of Unused Funds to Fully Fund Rural Health Care Program Demand...
Jun 25, 2025
On June 25, 2025, the FCC Wireline Competition Bureau directed USAC to carry forward up to $129.30...
Read MoreRHC Connect Outage Due to System Upgrade: June 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025
RHC Connect will be unavailable on Friday, June 13, 2025 from 7:00 p.m.- midnight ET due to...
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