This is an update to the hot tip posted on June 22, 2020.
The application deadline for the Medicaid and Chip Provider Relief Fund has been extended to August 28, 2020. Below is additional information regarding this announcement.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Provider Relief Fund, is distributing $15 billion to eligible Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and dental providers that have been impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Eligible providers may receive up to 2 percent of reported revenue from patient care. The application deadline has been further extended to offer providers additional opportunity to apply for funding. You must act by Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. ET to be considered for payment from this distribution. Read more about the extension here.
Application Instructions
The application instructions and application form are available at hhs.gov/providerrelief. It is recommend providers download and review these documents to help complete the process through the Enhanced Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal. The site also includes a webcast recording, Fact Sheet, and FAQs.
Action Required
In order to apply, providers must submit their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for validation through the Enhanced Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal by Aug. 28, 2020. If the results the results of that validation are received after Aug. 28, you will still be able to complete and submit your application.
Additional Information
For additional information, please call the provider support line at (866) 569-3522; for TTY, dial 711. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Service staff members are available to provide real-time technical assistance, as well as service and payment support.