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Covid-19 case numbers have reached new daily records in recent weeks there have been growing calls for further economic support for American people and businesses, but it is highly unlikely the government will provide more stimulus checks to the general public. Pressure has risen on on Americans as one form of federal financial support, the Child Tax Credit, has been removed.

However, there are other types of support that the government has been providing and is providing to those in need. Some states have also introduced extra pandemic-related support that state residents can access.

Which states offer their own stimulus checks or other types of financial relief?

The standout state is California, which has the only real form of stimulus checks remaining, and these are just the last payments of a plan set up last year.

Others, like Alaska, have state-run dividend packages that are sent to residents each year. These cannot be classed as relief checks as they have existed for over 50 years, and are a form of payment to residents that have decided to live in Alaska permanently.

The most generous state-sponsored relief initiative came in California, but the final payment was sent out as late as January 11th.

The pandemic caused the biggest unemployment surge in the nation, with every state feeling its impact. The nation saw an all-time job decline in 2020 after stimulus checks were introduced. https://t.co/6ChpuapRGy

— 4 News Now (@kxly4news) January 22, 2022

States introduce stimulus check alternatives

Although not quite a proper stimulus check, numerous states have introduced new forms of financial support for residents. Many of these are specificially related to the pandemic and offer cash incentives.

Florida stimulus relief update

On the back of an additional round of $1,000 stimulus checks for around 170,000 teachers and principals during 2021, as a ‘thank you’ for their work throughout the pandemic, Florida's 2022 budget includes a $1,000 bonus for teaching staff.

Indiana stimulus relief update

Indiana's residents will receive a state-funded tax refund worth an estimated $125 each, when they file their 2021 tax returns after the state recorded a budgetary surplus on the previous fiscal year. January 24 marks the first day in which US residents can begin to file their taxes.

The stimulus checks sent out during the pandemic were meant to help struggling Americans, yet 18 billionaires received a stimulus check over the past year.

Billionaires in the U.S. got 62% richer & were up $1.8 trillion as of August— now we wouldn't exactly call that struggling. pic.twitter.com/s6QZthPn2X

— Patriotic Millionaires (@PatrioticMills) November 10, 2021

New York relief update

Undocumented workers in New York can access a $2.1 billion stimulus check fund, allowing those unable to claim the initial two stimulus checks to receive some support. You must simply be a state resident who earned less than $26,000 in 2020, and have missed out on the previous stimulus checks.

Another funding plan includes investment in tourism workers who have had their earnings annihilated by the lack of tourism. This includes funding for startups, as well as investment in tourism-related jobs, according to tweets by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Tennessee relief update

Earlier this year the Tennessee state legislature passed SB1358, which provided a “one-time hazard pay bonus of $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees” of the state's public schools. These should have been received by the end of the year, but like problems the IRS is facing, payments could still be received now.

Texas relief update

Another state focusing on educators for the additional stimulus checks is Texas, where individual school districts introduced various bonus schemes to encourage teachers back to the classroom. Fort Worth and Arlington have increased the pay of district employees by 4%; Denton has provided a bonus payment of $500; while the Irving school district has promised a $2,000 stimulus payment for teachers who returned to the classroom in September.

Phase 4 and ARP Rural Distributions - Payment Status

Phase 4 and ARP Rural Distributions

On December 16, 2021, HRSA began distributing Phase 4 General Distribution payments. While the vast majority of applications have now been processed, the remaining applications require additional review as part of the risk mitigation and cost containment safeguards outlined in the Phase 4 methodology. All payments are accompanied by email notifications to the providers whose applications have been processed.

On November 23, 2021, HRSA began distributing ARP Rural payments. Applicants receiving payments have received both an email notification and a paper letter with additional detail on their aggregate payment, including individual payment amount(s) attributable to any eligible subsidiary billing TINs included in their application.

Applicants that HRSA has determined will not receive a payment will receive email notifications that include the primary reason for their payment determination. Providers who have not yet received any communication regarding their Phase 4 and/or ARP Rural payment determination will be notified as soon as HRSA completes the review and processing of their application.

Within 90 days of receiving a payment, recipients must sign an attestation confirming receipt of the funds and agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of payment by re-entering the Provider Relief Fund Application and Attestation Portal. Should a recipient choose to reject the funds, they must still complete the attestation to indicate this and then return the funds within 15 calendar days.

For more information on how Phase 4 and ARP Rural payments are calculated, please consult the payment methodology webpage. Providers with questions about the Phase 4 and ARP Rural application process or who need payment support should contact the Provider Support Line at 866-569-3522 (for TTY dial 711).

Resources

Attestation

• Provider Relief Fund Application and Attestation Portal

Terms and Conditions

• Phase 4 - Terms and Conditions (PDF - 213 KB)
• ARP Rural - Terms and Conditions (PDF - 221 KB)

What Is the Provider Relief Fund?

Qualified providers of health care, services, and support may receive Provider Relief Fund payments for healthcare-related expenses or lost revenues due to coronavirus. These distributions do not need to be repaid to the US government, assuming providers comply with the terms and conditions.

What Is ARP Rural?

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural distribution was intended to address the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on rural communities and rural health care providers. HRSA made payments to providers based on the amount and type of services they provided to Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) patients who live in rural areas, as defined by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. 

Who Was Eligible To Apply?

Phase 4 General Distribution: To be eligible to apply, the applicant must have met all of the following requirements:

1. Must fall into one of the following categories:
   1. Must have either directly billed, or owns (on the application date) an included subsidiary that has directly billed, their state/territory Medicaid program (fee-for service or managed care) or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for health care-related services during the period of January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020; or
   2. Must be a dental service provider who has either directly billed, or owns (on the application date) an included subsidiary that has directly billed, health insurance companies or patients for oral health care-related services during the period of January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020;
   3. Must have either directly billed, or owns (on the application date) an included subsidiary that has directly billed, Medicare fee-for-service (Parts A and/or B) or Medicare Advantage (Part C) for health care-related services during the period of January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020;
   4. Must be a state-licensed/certified assisted living facility on or before December 31, 2020;
   5. Must be a behavioral health provider who has either directly billed, or owns (on the application date) an included subsidiary that has directly billed, health insurance companies or patients for health care-related services during the period of January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020;
   6. Must have received a prior Targeted Distribution payment.
2. Must have either (i) filed a federal income tax return for fiscal years 2018, 2019, or 2020, or (ii) be an entity exempt from the requirement to file a federal income tax return and have no beneficial owner that is required to file a federal income tax return (e.g. a state-owned hospital or health care clinic); and
3. Must have provided patient care after January 31, 2020; and
4. Must not have permanently ceased providing patient care directly, or indirectly through included subsidiaries; and
5. If the applicant is an individual that was providing patient care, have gross receipts or sales from providing patient care reported on Form 1040, Schedule C, Line 1, excluding income reported on a W-2 as a (statutory) employee.

ARP Rural Distribution: In accordance with the statutory requirements, to be eligible to apply for ARP Rural Payments, the applicant or at least one subsidiary TINs must have been:

1. A rural health clinic as defined in section 1861(aa)(2) of the Social Security Act; or
2. A provider treated as located in a rural area pursuant to section 1886(d)(8)(E), such as critical access hospitals; or
3. A provider or supplier that:
   1. Has directly billed for health care-related services between January 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020:
      1. Medicare fee-for-service (Parts A and/or B);
      2. Medicare Advantage (Part C)
      3. Their state/territory Medicaid program (fee-for service or managed care); or
      4. Their state/territory Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); and
   2. Operates in or serves patients living in the HHS Federal Office of Rural Health Policy’s (FORHP) definition of a rural area:
      1. All non-Metro counties;
      2. All Census Tracts within a Metropolitan county that have a Rural-Urban Commuting Area (RUCA) code of 4-10. The RUCA codes allow the identification of rural Census Tracts in Metropolitan counties;
      3. 132 large area census tracts with RUCA codes 2 or 3. These tracts are at least 400 square miles in area with a population density of no more than 35 people per square mile; and
      4. 295 outlying Metropolitan counties with no Urbanized Area population.

Payments from both programs can be used for lost revenues or eligible expenses incurred dating back to from Jan. 1, 2020 which are not obligated to be reimbursed from another funding source.

How Are Payments Calculated?

Read the Phase 4 and ARP Rural - Payment Calculation Methodologies to understand how payments are calculated and how HHS will continue to use risk mitigation and cost containment measures to protect program integrity and preserve taxpayer dollars.

Application Resources

• The deadline to initiate an application was October 26, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET, while the deadline to submit a completed application was November 3, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET
• Application Instructions (Download PDF file (PDF - 330 KB))
• Sample Application Form (PDF - 178 KB)
• "How to Apply" Flow Chart (PDF - 69 KB)
• Annual Revenues from Patient Care Worksheet (XLSX - 433 KB)* | Read the instructions
• Annual Revenues Adjustment Worksheet (XLSX - 111 KB)* | Read the instructions

*Note: Persons using assistive technology may not be able to fully access information in this file. For assistance, please email the Provider Relief Bureau at .

General Program Information

• Fact Sheet - General (PDF - 120 KB)
• Fact Sheet - Complex Organizational Structures (PDF - 48 KB)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Provider Relief Fund and ARP Rural Payments Frequently Asked Questions (PDF - 765 KB)
• Stakeholder Toolkit Webpages | Stakeholder Toolkit (PDF - 1 MB)

Technical Assistance Webinars

• Phase 4 and ARP Rural – providing supporting documentation
  • View the webinar recording
  • Download the slides (PDF - 1 MB)
• Phase 4 and ARP Rural – overview and portal demo
  • View the webinar recording
  • Download the slides (PDF - 2 MB)

What Documentation Do I Need?

Supporting documentation and information needed to complete an application will include:

• A comprehensive list of all billing TINs under the filing TIN that provide patient care and are owned by the filing TIN that is applying.
• Internally-generated financial statements that substantiate operating revenues and expenses from patient care in 2019 Q1, Q3, and Q4; 2020 Q3 and Q4; and 2021 Q1.
• Federal income tax return, audited financial statements, or internally-generated financial statements submitted in their entirety:

  If the applicant for tax purposes is a…	The applicant must provide…
  Sole proprietor or disregarded entity owned by an individual	IRS Form 1040 including Schedule C.
  Trust or estate	IRS Form 1041 including Schedule C.
  Partnership	IRS Form 1065.
  C corporation	IRS Form 1120.
  S corporation	IRS Form 1120-S.
  Tax-exempt organization	IRS Form 990.
  Not required to file federal income taxes (e.g., government entities)	Internally-generated financial statements (or management-prepared financial statements) and a statement explaining why the entity is not required to file a federal tax form.

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