The Rural Healthcare Connectivity (Act), which was passed by Congress and enacted into law on June 22, 2016, authorized eligible (NFP, rural) skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to participate in the Rural Health Care Program (RHCP) to assist in payment for broadband expansion and expenses. The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), the administrative arm of the FCC, administers the RHCP.
RHCP funding occurs on a July 1st through June 30th funding year. June 30, 2016 through July 1, 2017 is Funding Year 2016 (FY16), and applications can be made anytime within the Funding Year window. There is a $400 million funding year cap on awards to providers during each funding year.
Interested in learning more? Sign up to attend the “RHC 101: Intro to the RHC Program” scheduled for October 11, 2016.
