Who We Are

The Provider Relief Bureau (PRB) ensured resiliency of the nation’s health care systems and infrastructure by supporting health care providers in the United States to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. Now that payment activities have ceased, we oversee compliance and program integrity efforts for the Provider Relief Fund and related COVID-19 response programs.

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Important Program Updates

• The removal of Reporting Period 8 and 9 line items to indicate the end of the payment distributions due to the Fiscal Responsibility Act
• Updated guidance concerning the use of PRF and ARP Rural payments for lost revenues incurred within the period of availability up to June 30, 2023, the end of the quarter in which the Public Health Emergency ended

Important Dates for Reporting

9/30/24: PRF Reporting Period 7 Ends

Fiscal Responsibility Act Information (June 2023)

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With the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and related rescission of program funds, no further payments will be made to providers under the Provider Relief Fund or the American Rescue Plan Rural Distribution, including no reconsideration payments. Likewise, no additional claims payments will be made under the Uninsured Program or Coverage Assistance Fund. Per the Terms and Conditions of each Program, all reporting and auditing requirements will continue without disruption. Learn more about the impact of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

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Compliance

Review information about the terms and conditions for using PRF and/or ARP Rural payments or reimbursements, including remediating a non-compliant status.

Reporting & Auditing

Explore what recipients of PRF payments need to know about reporting requirements, auditing, and using the PRF Reporting Portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse all categories of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) including General Information and download a PDF of all FAQ.