[20201102]IN11438_2019冠状病毒疾病卫生保健提供者救济基金.pdf

CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The COVID-19 Health Care Provider Relief Fund Updated November 2, 2020 In response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, some health care providers limited in-person visits and cancelled elective procedures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, prepare for COVID-19 patients, and conserve personal protective equipment. As a consequence, some providers reported forgone revenue and/or significant financial challenges, making it difficult to sustain services. To address these concerns, Congress established the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) and appropriated $100 billion “to reimburse, through grants or other mechanisms, eligible health care providers for health care related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to coronavirus.” The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (PPPHCEA, P.L. 116-139) added an additional $75 billion to the PRF. The PRF provides grants to eligible health care providers. Funds do not have to be repaid as long as the provider meets the PRFs terms and conditions. This differs from other p