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From: Whisnant, Leeanne   Sent: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 16:51:28 GMT
To: Walker, Billie
Subject: Fwd: NHSC Site Recertification is Now Open
Who do you think could handle this ?

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From: Office of Rural Health <kevin.meese@dhhs.nc.gov>
Date: August 20, 2019 at 2:30:22 PM EDT
To: lwhisnant@alexandercountync.gov
Subject: NHSC Site Recertification is Now Open
Reply-To: kevin.meese@dhhs.nc.gov

NHSC Site Recertification
is Now Open

As a valued partner of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), our records indicate that your site must recertify in order to extend your NHSC-approved site status. Start the recertification process now, so that you have ample time to gather the required information before the Tuesday, October 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET deadline.


NHSC recently introduced two new programs, the NHSC SUD Workforce Loan Repayment Program and the NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program, where the HPSA score is not the primary factor that determines NHSC funding priorities. If you are hesitant to recertify due to a lower Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) score, we urge you to reconsider.

Here’s what you need to do to submit your recertification application:
  • Access the BHW Customer Service Portal, the online tool that will serve as your primary means for conducting business with the NHSC and is accessible to you 24 hours a day.
  • Read the NHSC Site Reference Guide carefully to ensure your site meets all requirements.
  • Gather all required documents (listed in the Site Reference Guide). This includes preparing the NHSC Site Data Tables.
  • Ensure the site’s discounted/sliding fee schedule meets all requirements, reflects the most recent HHS Poverty Guidelines, and is featured on your site’s signage and website.

Note that submitting a recertification application does not guarantee NHSC approval until each application is reviewed and approved.

As an NHSC-approved site, you may:

For further information, submit a question via the BHW Customer Service Portal.

If you are having technical difficulties logging into the BHW Customer Service Portal, contact the Customer Care Center at 1-800-221-9393, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET (excluding federal holidays).

Thank you for your dedication to serving the nation’s underserved.