HCA was provided $100 million in provider relief funds. These funds come from the 2023 supplemental community behavioral health budget and HCA receives these funds July 1, 2022.
The goal of the funds will be used to provide one-time payments to eligible community behavioral health treatment providers contracted and receiving payment through a Managed Care Organization or Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organization.
What can the relief funds be used for?
These funds are non-grant-based payments that can be used for:
- Immediate workforce retention and recruitment.
- Costs incurred due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Childcare stipends.
- Student loan repayment, tuition assistance, relocation expenses, or other recruitment efforts.
For more information visit the HCA Provider and Contractor Resources website here.
