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
RHC Connect Outage Due to System Maintenance on April 29
Apr 27, 2023
RHC Connect will be unavailable on Saturday, April 29 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET for...
Read MoreFCC Releases Order DA 23-189 Extending the Deadline for Funding Year (FY) 2023 Filing...
Mar 8, 2023
On March 8, 2023, the FCC released FCC Order DA 23-189 extending the deadline for the FY2023...
Read MoreUpdate: Change in Requirements for Document Upload – FCC Form 463
Mar 7, 2023
Supporting documentation for invoices and proof of payment related to the FCC Form 463 (Invoicing Form) is...
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