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CARES Act Second Extension Notification 08.03.2020 pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Aug 28, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The CARES Act Provider Relief Fund application deadline for Medicaid/CHIP providers has been extended to August 28, 2020. Eligible providers who haven't received the original $50 billion General Distribution can apply for approximately 2% of gross patient care revenue.
Action Required
By August 28, 2020: Practice administrator must immediately begin application process for Provider Relief Fund if practice meets eligibility criteria (billed Medicaid/CHIP 2018-2019, provided patient care after Jan 31 2020, filed tax returns 2017-2019, never received original $50B distribution). Complete multi-step application at HHS enhanced provider relief fund portal. Contact HHS Provider Support at 1-866-569-3522 for assistance.