HHS announces release of $35 billion in COVID-19 relief to Medicaid and CHIP providers

-
BlogOn June 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the distribution of approximately $35 billion from the Provider Relief Fund to certain Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) providers and providers serving safety-net hospitals.HHS announces release of $35 billion in COVID-19 relief to Medicaid and CHIP providers
-
Blog
HHS announces release of $35 billion in COVID-19 relief to Medicaid and CHIP providers
On June 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the distribution of approximately $35 billion from the Provider Relief Fund to certain Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) providers and providers serving safety-net hospitals. The funding helps fulfill the diverse needs of key county health care providers such as Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH), behavioral health providers and assisted living facilities, many of which are relying on assistance to keep their doors open during this public health crisis.
HHS is expected to distribute approximately $15 billion to eligible Medicaid providers that participate in state Medicaid and CHIP programs and that have not received a payment from the Provider Relief Fund General Allocation authorized under the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) legislation. In addition to this, the department will allocate $10 billion from the Provider Relief Fund to safety-net hospitals that serve many uninsured and underinsured residents. The disbursement to safety-net hospitals will take place within a week of the June 9 announcement by June 16. The agency is also expected to announce an additional application window for $10 billion in "hotspot" funding.
To apply for funding, HHS will launch a Medicaid and CHIP Targeted Distribution Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal that will allow eligible providers to report their annual patient revenue, which will be used as a factor in determining their Provider Relief Fund payment. The payment to each provider will be at least two percent of reported gross revenue; the final amount each provider receives will be determined after the data is submitted. More information about the application process can be found at this link.
The initial General Distribution provided payment to approximately 62 percent of all providers participating in state Medicaid and CHIP programs. Under the Medicaid and CHIP targeted distribution, funding from the Provider Relief Fund will be made available to the remaining 38 percent of providers, which will encompass several hundred thousand additional providers.
Clinicians that participate in state Medicaid and CHIP programs and/or Medicaid managed care organizations who have not yet received funding may submit their annual patient revenue information to the Medicaid and CHIP Targeted Distribution Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal to receive a distribution equal to at least 2% of their annual revenue. This funding will supply relief to Medicaid providers experiencing lost revenues or increased expenses due to COVID-19. Examples of possible providers for this funding includes dentists, pediatricians, opioid treatment and behavioral health providers, assisted living facilities and other home and community-based services providers. With this and previous distributions from the Fund, HHS has committed approximately $112.4 billion, leaving $62.6 billion yet to be committed or distributed.
Across the country, counties support nearly 1,000 hospitals, make key financial contributions to the Medicaid program, and plan and operate community-based services for persons with mental illness and substance abuse conditions through 750 behavioral health authorities. Given these investments, NACo has advocated for direct allocations to Medicaid providers in the provider relief fund, and will continue to track progress on the distribution of these funds.
For additional resources on COVID-19 and counties, please see the following links:
- HHS announces enhanced provider portal, relief fund payments for safety-net hospitals, Medicaid and CHIP providers (HHS press release)
- CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (HHS information page)
- COVID-19 Pandemic: County Response Efforts & Priorities (NACo COVID-19 resource page)
- NACo Letter to Congressional Leadership on Medicaid & COVID-19 (NACo letter to Capitol Hill)
- Partnership for Medicaid Letter to Secretary of HHS (NACo coalition letter)
On June 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the distribution of approximately $35 billion from the Provider Relief Fund to certain Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) providers and providers serving safety-net hospitals.2020-06-09Blog2020-06-09
On June 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the distribution of approximately $35 billion from the Provider Relief Fund to certain Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) providers and providers serving safety-net hospitals. The funding helps fulfill the diverse needs of key county health care providers such as Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH), behavioral health providers and assisted living facilities, many of which are relying on assistance to keep their doors open during this public health crisis.
HHS is expected to distribute approximately $15 billion to eligible Medicaid providers that participate in state Medicaid and CHIP programs and that have not received a payment from the Provider Relief Fund General Allocation authorized under the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) legislation. In addition to this, the department will allocate $10 billion from the Provider Relief Fund to safety-net hospitals that serve many uninsured and underinsured residents. The disbursement to safety-net hospitals will take place within a week of the June 9 announcement by June 16. The agency is also expected to announce an additional application window for $10 billion in "hotspot" funding.
To apply for funding, HHS will launch a Medicaid and CHIP Targeted Distribution Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal that will allow eligible providers to report their annual patient revenue, which will be used as a factor in determining their Provider Relief Fund payment. The payment to each provider will be at least two percent of reported gross revenue; the final amount each provider receives will be determined after the data is submitted. More information about the application process can be found at this link.
The initial General Distribution provided payment to approximately 62 percent of all providers participating in state Medicaid and CHIP programs. Under the Medicaid and CHIP targeted distribution, funding from the Provider Relief Fund will be made available to the remaining 38 percent of providers, which will encompass several hundred thousand additional providers.
Clinicians that participate in state Medicaid and CHIP programs and/or Medicaid managed care organizations who have not yet received funding may submit their annual patient revenue information to the Medicaid and CHIP Targeted Distribution Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal to receive a distribution equal to at least 2% of their annual revenue. This funding will supply relief to Medicaid providers experiencing lost revenues or increased expenses due to COVID-19. Examples of possible providers for this funding includes dentists, pediatricians, opioid treatment and behavioral health providers, assisted living facilities and other home and community-based services providers. With this and previous distributions from the Fund, HHS has committed approximately $112.4 billion, leaving $62.6 billion yet to be committed or distributed.
Across the country, counties support nearly 1,000 hospitals, make key financial contributions to the Medicaid program, and plan and operate community-based services for persons with mental illness and substance abuse conditions through 750 behavioral health authorities. Given these investments, NACo has advocated for direct allocations to Medicaid providers in the provider relief fund, and will continue to track progress on the distribution of these funds.
For additional resources on COVID-19 and counties, please see the following links:
- HHS announces enhanced provider portal, relief fund payments for safety-net hospitals, Medicaid and CHIP providers (HHS press release)
- CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (HHS information page)
- COVID-19 Pandemic: County Response Efforts & Priorities (NACo COVID-19 resource page)
- NACo Letter to Congressional Leadership on Medicaid & COVID-19 (NACo letter to Capitol Hill)
- Partnership for Medicaid Letter to Secretary of HHS (NACo coalition letter)

About Blaire Bryant (Full Bio)
Legislative Director – Health | Large Urban County Caucus
More from Blaire Bryant
-
Blog
Biden-Harris administration takes steps to address monkeypox outbreak
On August 4, in response to continued transmission in the U.S. and globally, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared the monkeypox virus a Public Health Emergency (PHE). -
Blog
Applications Open for Initiative to Support Rural County Residents with Substance Use Disorders
The United States is experiencing an epidemic of drug overdose deaths. While no corner of the country has gone untouched, the overdose crisis has hit rural America particularly hard. Between 1999 and 2015, overdose deaths increased 325 percent in rural counties. -
Blog
White House to hold Inflation Reduction Act briefings this week
Throughout the week of August 15, the White House will hold a series of four briefings to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). -
Blog
Inflation Reduction Act Signed Into Law
On August 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. -
Blog
NACo’s listening session findings for the White House Hunger Conference
On June 30, the National Association of Counties (NACo) hosted a virtual listening session to inform the White House national strategy to end hunger, increase healthy eating and physical activity and reduce diet related diseases in the United States by 2030. -
Video
Supporting People with Opioid Use Disorders Involved in the Justice System
In this session, attendees will learn evidence-based strategies to prevent and treat opioid use disorders and hear about a new NACo resource to support these efforts.
-
Webinar
Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions
August 31, 2022 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmNACo and partners at Bureau of Justice Assistance, CDC and State Justice Institute are excited to announce the new initiative,08312:00 pm<p>NACo and partners at <a href="https://bja.ojp.gov/" target="_blank">Bureau of Justice Assistance</a>, <a href="htt
-
Webinar
The Opioid Response Network: A Free and Localized Resource to Enhance County-Led Efforts
August 31, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmCounties across the nation are on the front lines of the opioid and stimulant crisis providing essential public services. To enhance these efforts, refine approaches, fill gaps and help counties achieve their goals, NACo has partnered with the Opioid Response Network (ORN).08313:00 pm<p>Counties across the nation are on the front lines of the opioid and stimulant crisis providing essential public services.
-
Basic page
The Stepping Up Initiative
In May 2015, NACo and partners at the CSG Justice Center and APA Foundation launched Stepping Up: A National Initiative to Reduce the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in Jails.pagepagepage<h2>Overview</h2>
<blockquote>
<h3>Join the Initiative!</h3> -
Reports & Toolkits
COVID-19 Recovery Clearinghouse
The COVID-19 Recovery Clearinghouse features timely resources for counties, including allocation estimations, examples of county programs using federal coronavirus relief funds, the latest news and more.Reports & Toolkitsdocument03127:15 pmReports & Toolkits<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="ad-block no-top-margin no-bullets">
<caption>Jump to Section</caption> -
Reports & Toolkits
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Resource Hub
Explore NACo's resource hub for the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.Reports & Toolkitsdocument010512:15 pmReports & Toolkits<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="call-out transparent">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td> -
Basic page
Live Healthy U.S. Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo) Live Healthy Prescription, Health & Dental Discount Program is a NO-COST program available to all member counties.pagepagepage<h1>With <a id="naco" name="naco">NACo</a>, Saving Feels Better</h1>
-
Reports & Toolkits
Opioid Solutions Center
Through the Opioid Solutions Initiative, NACo empowers local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and other public health practices that save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorder.Reports & Toolkitsdocument06063:30 pmReports & Toolkits<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="call-out">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td> -
Reports & Toolkits
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Resource Hub
Explore NACo's resource hub for the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.Reports & Toolkitsdocument010512:15 pmReports & Toolkits<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="call-out transparent">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Contact
-
Legislative Director – Health | Large Urban County Caucus(202) 942-4246
Related Posts
-
BlogBiden-Harris administration takes steps to address monkeypox outbreakAug. 17, 2022
-
BlogApplications Open for Initiative to Support Rural County Residents with Substance Use DisordersAug. 17, 2022
-
BlogWhite House to hold Inflation Reduction Act briefings this weekAug. 15, 2022
Related Resources
-
VideoSupporting People with Opioid Use Disorders Involved in the Justice SystemJul. 23, 2022
-
VideoCelebrating County Opioid Litigation Wins and Planning for What’s NextJul. 23, 2022
-
VideoONDCP Director Dr. Rahul Gupta Addresses #NACoAnnJul. 22, 2022
Related Events
-
31Aug2022
-
31Aug2022Webinar
The Opioid Response Network: A Free and Localized Resource to Enhance County-Led Efforts
Aug. 31, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
More From
-
Opioid Solutions Center
Through the Opioid Solutions Initiative, NACo empowers local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and other public health practices that save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorder.
Learn More