MiCTA National Healthcare Connect Fund Program

MiCTA National Healthcare Connect Fund Program

MiCTA HCP MemberAdvantagesMiCTA HCP Members do not have to file a form 461 (Bid)(By FCC Law they can use existing MiCTA E-Rate discount MSAs (Contracts)All MiCTA Contracts are also Evergreen (multi-year) as recognized by the FCC/USACMust join before filing your 462 (Request for Services Form)During the 462 filing process MiCTA HCP members will need to provide proof of membership (if you didnt keep your official membership email/call the MiCTA office) and you are using a valid MiCTA HCF/E-Rate VendorAll qualified HCF/E-Rate vendors can be found by cursing over the National Health Care tab on the MiCTA Home PageGo to Eligible Vendors dropdown

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2Who Is Eligible to ParticipatePublic or Rural Non-Profit Hospitals (with less than 400 beds), Rural Health Clinics, Community Health Centers, Health Centers Serving Migrants, Community Mental Health Centers, Local Health Departments or Agencies, Post-Secondary Educational Institutions Offering Health Care Instruction/Teaching Hospitals/Medical Schools or Consortia of the above3

HCF OverviewProgram Encourages HCP ConsortiumsFunding is a flat 65% for services/eligible network access equipment and HCP-Constructed and Owned facilitiesOne application (462) required for all Consortium membersMay include Non-Eligible HCPs (consortium must be at least 51% rural HCPs)(Ineligible HCPs can participate and take advantage of the Consortium Contract pricingThey cannot receive funding must pay their fair share for cost of services/network equipment as determined by Consortium Leader)

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HCF Overview (cont.)Consortium LeaderA consortium leader is the legal entity lead for the consortiumCan be:Eligible HCP part of the consortiumIneligible state organizationPublic Sector (government) entity, including tribal governmentsNon-Profit entityProject CoordinatorPoint of contact with Commission/USACAuthorized employee of consortium leader

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HCF Overview (cont.)ConsortiumsCan be made up of HCPs from anywhere in the countryLowers admin costsProvides collaboration of medical technical administrative expertise though higher bandwidth at lower cost via MiCTA contract discounts before the 65% HCF discountEnables telemedine collaborationLowers cost of health careEncourages remote training6

What is SupportedWireline Broadband ServicesNo bandwidth limitationIncludes Cloud services Reasonable And Customary Installation ChargesEquipment Necessary to Make Your Service FunctionalConnections to Your Off-Site Admin Offices/Data CentersConnections to Research/Education NetworksLast Mile, middle mile, backbone services and leased equipmentSolutions specific to your networks7

FundingEligible Participants (Rural HCPs):65% discount on all eligible services/network equipment and customary installation costs for eligible participants (Rural Hospitals with beds of 400 or more are considered Non-Eligible)Non-Eligible Participants (Non-Rural HCPs):Support Capped at ($30,000 annually for recurring services/$70,000 maximum over 5 year period for non-recurring Charges)$150 Million in Consortium pre-approved funding for up to 3 years for upfront payments and multi-year commitments (must contact USAC prior to end of 3rd year to request 2 more pre-approved years for multi-year commitments)

462s must be filed before the last day of window close of each funding year (June 30) Will be funded on a first come first served basis as long as annual funding is available $400 million annual cap

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HCF Program ComparisonEligible Services Individual ApplicantsConsortium ApplicantsReasonable & CustomaryInstallation Chargersyesyes($5,000 undiscounted cost)

Lit FiberYesYes

Dark FiberRecurring charges (Leaseof fiber /lighting equipmentYesYesMaintenance

Up front Payments for IRUs,Leases, equipmentNoYes

Connections to Research CentersEducation NetworksYesYes

Connections Between Off-SiteData Centers & Admin OfficesYesYes

Upfront Charges for DeploymentOf New or Upgraded FacilitiesNoYes

Constructed and Owned FacilitiesNoYes

Eligible Equipment Necessary for functional broadbandYesYes

Necessary to manage, control, or maintain broadband service or dedicated HCP NetworkNoYes9

HCF FormsForm 460 Eligibility and Registration FormSite InformationContact InformationEligibility InformationCertification and SignaturesForm 461- Request for Services FormInitiates the competitive bidding process (Not required by MiCTA HCP members)Form 462 - Funding Request FormInformation necessary to evaluate an applicants funding requestMust be submitted before the end of the funding year(June 30)Applicants can seek a multi-year funding commitmentApplicants can file for multiple services on a single formForm 463 Invoice and Request for Disbursement FormServes as request to USAC for disbursement of funding from the HCF (Consortium) for services and equipmentFiling the FCC Form 463 is a joint process between applicant and vendor/service providerMust be filed within six months after the end date of the funding commitment

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Skilled Nursing Facilities Pilot ProgramTest relative to how to support broadband connections for skilled nursing facilitiesPilot will begin in 2014Three year studyFunding up to $50 million (currently deferred) FCC will solicit input regarding design of the pilot programParticipants will be required to collect data and submit reports11

MiCTA MembershipAny Non-Profit/Public HCP In The Country Can Join MiCTAJoin MiCTA at www.mitatech.orgCurse Over to Membership Box On Left Click on Join MiCTAIndicate You Are a New Health Care MemberReceive Email ConfirmationSave membership confirmation for HCF filing12

Contact InformationMiCTA Office Help Desk 888-964-2227Gary Green MiCTA HCP Consultant gary.green@mictatech.org 231-881-6612http://www.usac.org/rhc/healthcare-connect/default.aspxUSAC/Health Care Connect Fund Help Desk 800-229-5476 13