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Healthcare Provider Relief: Extended Deadlines for COVID-19 Funds Use

This act extends deadlines for healthcare providers to use COVID-19 relief funds, helping them manage pandemic-related expenses and lost revenues. It aims to ensure that hospitals and other facilities have more time to utilize received funds, which can support continued healthcare services and staff safety.
Key points
Healthcare providers get more time to use COVID-19 relief funds, offering greater flexibility.
Remaining relief funds must be distributed by March 31, 2022, accounting for 2021 losses.
Providers who returned funds due to previous deadlines can reapply for those amounts.
Funds can be used for workplace safety improvements, including violence prevention and staff trauma support.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3611
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2022-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Provider Relief Fund Improvement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3611.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Healthcare providers get more time to use COVID-19 relief funds, offering greater flexibility.
  • Remaining relief funds must be distributed by March 31, 2022, accounting for 2021 losses.
  • Providers who returned funds due to previous deadlines can reapply for those amounts.
  • Funds can be used for workplace safety improvements, including violence prevention and staff trauma support.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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