Phase 3 Provider Relief Funding Eligibility Expanded
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has expanded Phase 3 Provider Relief Funding to include provider applicants such as residential treatment facilities, chiropractors, and eye and vision providers that have not yet received Provider Relief Fund distributions. These providers and all Phase 3 applicants will have until 11:59 p.m. EST on November 6, 2020 to submit their applications for payment consideration.
Many providers who accept Medicare and Medicaid within these categories have already received a PRF payment, but others have not. The list below includes eligible practices where providers may now apply for Phase 3 funding regardless of whether they accept Medicaid or Medicare.
- Behavioral Health Providers
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Dental Providers
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Chiropractors
- Nursing Service and Related Providers
- Hospice Providers
- Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Emergency Medical Service Providers
- Hospital Units
- Residential Treatment Facilities
- Laboratories
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Nursing & Custodial Care Facilitiesv
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
For more information see the Oct. 22 HHS press release, this policy memorandum on the reporting requirement decision, amended reporting requirements guidance, and the HHS Provider Relief webpage.
