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handle is hein.crs/govdcly0001 and id is 1 raw text is: I Congressional Research $evice The COVID-19 Health Care Provider Relief Fund Updated November 2, 2020 In response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, some health care providers limited in-person visits and cancelled elective procedures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, prepare for COVID-19 patients, and conserve personal protective equipment. As a consequence, some providers reported forgone revenue and/or significant financial challenges, making it difficult to sustain services. To address these concerns, Congress established the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) and appropriated $100 billion to reimburse, through grants or other mechanisms, eligible health care providers for health care related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to coronavirus. The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (PPPHCEA, P.L. 116-139) added an additional $75 billion to the PRF. The PRF provides grants to eligible health care providers. Funds do not have to be repaid as long as the provider meets the PRF's terms and conditions. This differs from other provider support programs including the now suspended Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program (AAP), which provided advance Medicare payments. Some providers may have received funds from both programs. Some providers (e.g., physician practices) may also be eligible for loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and can receive funds from both the PRF and PPP, so long as the funds are not duplicative. In response to questions by providers, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified how PRF funds are to be reported as revenue, in Medicare Cost Reports for reporting providers. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has clarified that PRF funds are taxable. Fund Administration The PRF is administered under contract with the UnitedHealth Group. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) also administers a different but related fund that provides reimbursement for COVID-19 testing and treatment for the uninsured, with a portion of PRF funds allocated for uninsured treatment. Eligibility, Terms, and Conditions To receive PRF funds, providers must submit an application with their tax ID number and required revenue information. After receiving funds, providers must agree to the terms and conditions, namely, Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress. gov IN11438 CRS INS GHT Prepared for Members and Cornmttees oi Conqres3------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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