FCC Will Accept COVID-19 Telehealth Program Applications on Monday, April 13, 2020
The Wireline Competition Bureau announced that it will begin accepting applications for the $200 million COVID-19 Telehealth Program on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 12:00 PM ET through a dedicated application portal available at www.fcc.gov/covid19telehealth. To assist applicants with the application process, the Bureau plans to post an explainer video on the same website at 11:00 AM ET, an hour before the application portal opens. Applications for the program will be accepted on a rolling basis.
FCC Establishes COVID-19 Telehealth Program
On April 2, 2020, the FCC issued a Report and Order establishing the short-term COVID-19 Telehealth Program. Support is not limited to rural health care providers (HCPs).
FCC Adopts Final Rules for Connected Care Pilot Program
On April 2, 2020, the FCC issued a Report and Order adopting the final rules for the Connected Care Pilot Program. Support is not limited to rural health care providers (HCPs).
FCC Extends Key E-Rate Program Deadlines Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
On April 1, 2020, the FCC issued an Order extending certain E-rate program deadlines. The Commission had previously extended the E-rate application filing window for Funding Year 2020 until April 29, 2020.
