Funding Deadline Approaching - CHIP and Medicaid Providers

The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has created a factsheet that provides information on how Medicaid and CHIP providers can receive benefits of the provider relief fund. The deadline to submit an application is July 20, 2020.    

Medicaid and CHIP Allocation

HHS (US Health & Human Services) expects to distribute $15 billion to eligible providers that participate in state Medicaid/CHIP programs or Medicaid managed care plans and have not yet received a payment from the Provider Relief Fund General Distribution allocation.

Where can I find more information? https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/cares-act-provider-relief-fund/index.html

Also, see the following FACT Sheet for information:   https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/provider-relief-fund-medicaid-chip-factsheet.pdf

To Apply:  Download the Medicaid Provider Distribution Instructions and Medicaid Provider Distribution Application Form from hhs.gov/providerrelief

Please visit hhs.gov/providerrelief for eligibility requrements, Terms and Conditions, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and a recording of past webinars on the application process. 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.