Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) – Apply by October 31

• Physicians who participate in Medicaid can apply for financial assistance by submitting an online application though the HFS CARES Funding Portal. 

• IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Be sure to review the portal for eligibility criteria.

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) – No Application Deadline Announced

• Healthcare professionals can be reimbursed with federal funds for testing uninsured patients for COVID-19 and treating uninsured patients with a COVID-19 diagnosis for services provided on or after Feb. 4, 2020.

• Find out how to request claims reimbursement electronically; view Frequently Asked Questions.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – Apply by November 6

• Under the New Phase 3 Provider Relief Funding – General Distribution allocation, health professionals who have already received CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments can apply for additional funding. 

• To apply, submit your TIN and financial information to the CARES Provider Relief Fund Application and Attestation Portal.

  If you have questions, please contact the ISMS Health Policy Research and Advocacy team by email.