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On this page of the MiCTA Web Site both Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) and Health Care Connect Fund (HCF) eligible members will be provided current information on the two MiCTA National programs via links listed below.  MiCTA has supported its Universal Service Fund (USF) E-Rate members nationally for many years by providing competitive “best practices” conducted RFP Telecommunications programs, on-going information, and training related to the USF E-Rate funding process which it expanded to its Healthcare members through its MiCTA National Healthcare Connect Fund Program beginning in 2014.

E-Rate Update

On July 11 and December 19, 2014, the FCC passed two Orders that created sweeping changes to the E-Rate Program. One Order added 1 billion dollars, budgeted per student, for the next 5 years (and possibly longer) to on premise network distribution equipment with a focus on “Fixed Wireless” (Wi-Fi) internet access.  In July of 2015, USAC deployed the E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC), an online Portal, directing that it would now be the tool for processing all E-Rate filings, processes and procedures.  In July, 2019 the FCC released NPRM 19-58 in which the FCC proposed to make certain Category Two services permanent. With the adoption of the 2020 Eligible Services List on December 9, 2019, the Commission listed “managed broadband services, caching, and basic maintenance of internal connections as permanent and available to all eligible applicants.  In the USAC SLD News Letter dated November     

 

 

 

 

Healthcare Connect Fund

After many filings with the FCC from 2000 to 2010 recommending a more comprehensive program, MiCTA was pleased with the Commission’s passage of Order 12-150 on December 12, 2012, creating the Healthcare Connect Fund under the existing RHC Telecommunications Program.  This new “Broadband” driven program seeks to enhance the capability of Rural HCPs to deliver a higher level of quality health care through the funding of “Advanced Broadband” services and stimulation of “HCP Consortiums” allowing “Non-Rural” Hospitals to participate for the first-time adding expertise to the diagnostic, treatment and administrative process of rural HCP’s.
 

 MiCTA’s Goal

In working closely with FCC and USAC officials, MiCTA is attempting to both create uniformity wherever possible in process and procedural rules between the USF E-Rate and HCF Programs, as well as technically advance their “Eligible Services.”

 

 

USF E-Rate Program

 

USF Healthcare Connect Fund
MiCTA National E-Rate Program MiCTA National Healthcare Connect Fund Program
FCC E-Rate Moderization Fact Sheet

 

 

MiCTA 2023 TISA E-Rate 470

 

 

  HCF Training
 
 
 
E-Rate Training
 
 

Obtaining FCC Registration Number

NPI Search Tool

E-Rate Application Process

FCC-Form-460 Instructions

FCC-Form-462 Instructions

FCC-Form-463 Instructions

Universal Service Fund History

 

HCF My Portal Demonstration for Service Providers

 

FCC Modernization Order 2

HCF Bulletins

FCC E-rate Reform Order FCC to Expand Access to Broadband Healthcare Networks
  FCC 12-150(WC02-60) - FCC.gov Presentation
  FCC Rural Healthcare Support Mechanism Filing WC02-60 - FCC.gov
  In Reference to the FCC's Public Notice DA 12-1166
  RHC My Portal Platform Update for HCF Participants
  RHC News for November 2021
  Register for the RHC Program Telecom FY2022 Funding Request Webinar November 17, 2021
 

Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to the Unique Entity Identifier

 

RHC Monthly News - April, 2023

 

RHC Monthly News - May, 2023

 

RHC Monthly News - June 2023

 

RHC Monthly News - July 2023

 

RHC Monthly News - August 2023

 

RHC Monthly News - September 2023

 

RHC Monthly News - October 2023

 

RHC Monthly News - November 2023