CHA is reminding members of upcoming deadlines for the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Fund and Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Period 4.
Phase 4 PRF/ARP Rural Funds Reconsideration Process Deadline: Hospitals that believe their Phase 4 PRF or ARP Rural Fund were inaccurately calculated have until 8:59 p.m. (PT) on Feb. 21 to submit a request for payment consideration. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will only consider reconsideration requests from providers who believe their Phase 4/ARP Rural Fund payment calculation was incorrect. The agency will not make changes to payment determinations that would require a change to payment methodology or policy. Additional details on documentation requirements and the reconsideration request form are available on the HRSA website.
PRF Reporting Period 4 Reminder: The PRF reporting period 4 closes at 8:59 p.m. (PT) on March 31. This reporting period covers funds received from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2021. Funds from this period must have been used by Dec. 31, 2022, to offset expenses or lost revenue related to COVID-19.