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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
RESOLVED: Intermittent USAC Email Connectivity Issues
Jan 7, 2021
***Update: The USAC email system is operational again. Thank you for your patience during this outage.
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Jan 4, 2021
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RHC Help Desk Holiday Hours
Dec 21, 2020
Please note the following holiday hours for the RHC Help Desk:
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