The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , through the Health Resources Administration, announced the availability of $25.5 billion in new funding for healthcare providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding includes $8.5 billion in American Rescue Plan for providers that render services to Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicare patients who live in rural communities. An additional $17 billion will go to the Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 for a broad range of providers that can document revenue loss and expenses related to the pandemic. The combined application for the APR and the PRF Phase 4 will open on Sept. 29, 2021.

The Indiana Health Coverage Programs encourages all eligible providers to apply. For more information on eligibility, the application process and HHS news related to the new funding, click here.