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Rural Health Care Program - FY2027 is sponsored by Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This program provides discounts on eligible telecommunications and broadband services for eligible rural health care providers. Small businesses that offer telehealth or connected-care platforms relying on supported connectivity can be part of a deployment plan for providers.
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Rural Health Care - Universal Service Administrative Company Supporting healthcare facilities in bringing world class medical care to rural areas through increased connectivity Manage and submit your application forms in RHC Connect.
Videos, Webinars, and Printable Resources Service Provider Training (Q4) FY2027 Funding Request Best Practices (HCF Program) Webinar Service Provider Training (Q4) FY2027 Funding Request Best Practices (HCF Program) Webinar Manage and submit your application forms in RHC Connect. Videos, Webinars, and Printable Resources The Rural Health Care program funds two types of services.
You can apply for funding for Voice and Data, Broadband, or both. If you need voice and other telecommunication services, you may be eligible for funding through the Telecommunications Program . Discount Rate: Determined using the urban/rural differential.
If you need broadband services, network equipment, etc., you may be eligible for funding through the Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) Program . Discount Rate: Flat 65% discount on eligible expenses. These steps will help you navigate the process to get funding.
Determine your eligibility Develop evaluation criteria and request services Evaluate bids and select a service provider Certify service start and end dates Work with your service provider to invoice USAC RHC Connect System Maintenance: October 22, 2026 View the October 2026 Newsletter. RHC Connect System Maintenance: October 9, 2026 USAC will be performing system maintenance in RHC Connect on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 7:00 p. m.
until... USAC System Maintenance on October 10 USAC will perform system maintenance on Saturday, October 10, from 8 a. m.
to 4 p. m. ET.
Don’t Miss Your RHC Program Invoice Filing Deadline! The deadline for applicants and service providers in the Healthcare Connect Fund (HCF) and the Telecommunications (Telecom)... Process Server Instruction
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible rural health care providers receive discounts. Small businesses can be part of a telehealth deployment plan that depends on supported connectivity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Rural Health Care Program - FY2027 are due April 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Rural Health Care Program - FY2027 is funded by Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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