Vital Access Provider Webinar Archive Available; DOH to Providers: Apply for Funds When Criteria is Met

Good afternoon,

The recent Vital Access Provider Assurance Program (VAPAP) Applicant Conference on April 29 is available as an archived event at:

http://www.totalwebcasting.com/view/?id=nysdoh

Further, during the conference, the state Health Department promised clarification to the following question:

Question: Should facilities that do not currently meet the fifteen-or-less day cash criterion, but project that condition will be eventually met, apply on April 30?  How will their need be factored into the allocation of awards from the $245 million VAPAP pool?

Answer:  Facilities that do not currently meet the VAPAP eligibility criteria, including the less than 15 days available cash and equivalents financial metric, should not apply on April 30, 2015.  A facility that qualifies for VAPAP assistance after the initial application due date may submit at that time.  Awards will be based on the individual facilities’ financial condition and availability of VAPAP resources at that time.

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