HEALTH CARE PROVIDER RELIEF FUND – Additional COVID Aid to Eligible Health Care Providers

Beginning on April 10, 2020, eligible health care providers will automatically receive additional COVID aid from the Department of Health & Human Services. HHS is distributing $30 billion by directly depositing funds into bank accounts of eligible health care providers. Although this initial $30 billion distribution is in form of a payment and does not have to be paid back, the payment comes with certain obligations and conditions which should be considered prior to acceptance. Below are responses to common questions about these aid payments.