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PRF Phase 4 & Rural Distribution Application Open

The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 and Rural Distributions application webpage is now live. It offers an array of guidance and new educational opportunities including additional webinar dates in October. Notable materials are:  The application will close on October 26, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Applications must undergo a number of validation checks before financial information is submitted.

Providers are encouraged to begin their application as soon as possible to ensure they are able to meet the deadline. Information on the documents and information needed to apply can be found in the resources following.

In order to streamline the application process and minimize administrative burdens, providers will apply for both programs in a single application. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) will also use existing Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, and Medicare claims data in calculating portions of these payments.

Other HRSA resources include: 
HRSA also updated its searchable FAQs and the FAQ Document in PDF adding Phase 4 and Rural Distribution eligibility ad application FAQs as well as new PRF Reporting FAQs.

AHCA/NCAL has included the new FAQs on Phase 4 and Rural Distributions and updated Reporting FAQs which can be found here.


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