Changes in operating revenues and expenses from Jul. 1, 2020, through Mar. 31, 2021, with smaller providers reimbursed for a higher percentage of changes in their operating revenues and
expenses.
Bonus payments:
Based on amount and type of Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s
Health Insurance Program (CHIP) services provided.
Phase 4 & American Relief Plan (ARP)
Who is eligible?
Providers or suppliers who bill Medicare (Parts A, B, and C), Medicaid (fee-for-service or managed care), and/or CHIP, and operate in or serve patients in a rural area, including:
Rural health clinics and critical access hospitals
Based on amount and type of Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP services provided to rural patients from Jan. 1, 2019 through Sept. 30, 2020.
Eligible providers can receive payments from both PRF Phase 4 and ARP Rural. Payments from both programs can be used for changes in operating revenues and expenses dating back to Jan. 1, 2020.