Application and Attestation Portal.
Like the previous phases, HHS will require all payment recipients to attest to receiving the Phase 3 General Distribution payment and accept the Phase 3 Terms and Conditions.
HHS is hosting a “Provider Relief Fund – Phase 3 Informational Webcast” on Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. Eastern to assist providers.
The American Association for Homecare recommended that providers review HHS’s extensive Phase 3 FAQ, and highlighted that they can contact the Provider Support Line at (866) 569-3522 for help.
Other Pertinent Details
All recipients must accept or reject any phase funds within 90 days of payment, and can attest or reject the payment at the PRF’s Application and Attestation Portal. If a provider doesn’t take action, HHS will conclude the recipient has accepted the Terms and Conditions and will publish the provider’s name and payment amount on the CDC’s online list of PRF recipients.
Like the previous phases, providers that received more than $10,000 or more through the Provider Relief Fund must report expense information. The details include:
- Demographic information, such as TIN, NPI, etc.
- Expenses attributable to COVID-19. This includes general and administrative (G&A) expenses, such as mortgage, rent, insurance, etc.; and other healthcare related expenses, such as supplies, equipment, IT, etc.
- Lost revenue due to COVID-19.
- Additional non-financial data, such as facility, staffing, etc.
The full reporting details are available from HHS’s PRF reporting and auditing page.
Providers receiving the funds should know that the HHS OIG will audit $50 billion in PRF payments. Also, providers that received $750,000 or more will be subject to a Single Audit requirement, according to updated guidance from HHS.
