June 16, 2026
Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program, Apply by July 27
The Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program provides direct financial assistance to eligible rural hospitals facing structural payment disadvantages for the maintenance of health care providers with the goal of maintaining essential health care services and preventing avoidable closures.
Eligibility for this program is based on methodology outlined in a Federal Register Notice.
Eligible rural hospitals must have no more than 50 acute care inpatient beds, an established Medicare wage index value below 0.90. and be located in a HRSA designated rural area.
A technical assistance webinar is available to learn more about the program and application process.
Visit these HHS webpages for important information on pre-application requirements and guidance on submitting a well thought out application:
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