Health Center Program Look-Alike Designation is a program from HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care that funds technical assistance and resources for organizations seeking Look-Alike designation under the Health Center Program. Designated Look-Alikes may become eligible for Medicaid and Medicare Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Prospective Payment System reimbursement, HRSA's 340B Federal Drug Pricing Program, and other benefits.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHBs), with a 90-day window to complete the application once initiated. Eligible applicants include public or nonprofit health centers currently providing comprehensive primary care to approved populations in compliance with Health Center Program requirements. Funding amounts vary.

Funding Details: HRSA Look-Alike Initial Designation and Technical Assistance - Rural Health Information Hub HRSA Look-Alike Initial Designation and Technical Assistance Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Applications accepted on an ongoing basis For HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHB) application This opportunity provides resources to assist organizations in the application for Look-Alike Initial Designation under the Health Center Program.

The purpose of the Look-Alike Designation is to maximize access to care for populations and communities by allowing entities that do not receive Health Center Program funding to apply to become part of the Health Center Program.

Once designated, Look-Alikes may become eligible for Medicaid and Medicare Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Prospective Payment System (PPS) reimbursement, HRSA's 340B Federal Drug Pricing Program, and other related Eligible organizations include public or nonprofit health centers that currently provide comprehensive primary care to approved populations and operate in compliance with Health Center Program requirements.

This opportunity is for technical assistance and resources. application instructions and additional guidance are Initial look-alike designation applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be submitted through HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) .

Once an application is initiated in EHB, there is a 90 day window to complete Program GeoCare Navigator: This tool may help with applications for New Access Point, Service Area Competition, Look-Alike, and Change in Scope. The tool may be used to conduct research, explore service areas, health centers, and relevant data.

Federally Qualified Health Centers · Healthcare business and finance U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care, For complete information about funding programs, including your application status, please contact funders directly. Summaries are provided for your convenience only. RHIhub does not take part in application processes or monitor application status.