1. MiCTA National Healthcare Connect Fund Program

2. MiCTA HCP Members (Advantage)
MiCTA 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/USAC
MiCTA HCP members will need to provide proof of membership (if you didn’t keep your official membership contact the MiCTA office)
Must join before filing your 462 (Request for Services Form) Must validate that MiCTA contract(s) being used are approved E-Rate contracts
All qualified HCF/E-Rate vendors can be found by cursing over the “National Health Care” tab on the MiCTA Home Page
Go to “Eligible Vendors” dropdown 2

3. Who Is Eligible to Participate
Public or Non-Profit Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Community Health Centers, Health Centers Serving Migrants, Community Mental Health Centers, Local Health Departments or Agencies, Post-Secondary Educational Institutions/Teaching Hospitals/Medical Schools or Consortia of the above 3

4. HCF Overview Program Encourages HCP Consortiums
Funding is a flat 65% for services/eligible network access equipment
One application (462) required for all Consortium members
May include non-rural HCPs
(consortium must be at least 51% rural HCPs)
Ineligible HCPs may participate
(Ineligible HCPs can participate and take advantage of the Consortium pricing
They cannot receive funding must pay their fare share for cost for services/network equipment as determined by consortium leader) 4

5. HCF Overview (cont.) Consortium Leader
A consortium leader is the legal entity – lead for the consortium
Can be:
Eligible HCP – part of the consortium
Ineligible state organization
Public Sector (government) entity, including tribal governments
Non-Profit entity
Project Coordinator
Point of contact with Commission/USAC
Authorized employee of consortium leader 5

6. HCF Overview (cont.) Consortiums
Can include non-rural & ineligible HCPs
Can be made up of HCPs from anywhere in the country
Lowers admin costs
Provides collaboration of medical –technical – administrative expertise though higher bandwidth at lower cost via MiCTA contract discounts before the 65% HCF discount
Enables telemedine collaboration
Lowers cost of health care
Encourages remote training

7. What is Supported 7 Wireline Broadband Services
No bandwidth limitation
Includes “Cloud” technology (converged services)
Reasonable And Customary Installation Charges
Equipment Necessary to Make Service Functional
Connections to Off-Site Admin Offices/Data Centers
Connections to Research/Education Networks 7

8. Funding
Eligible Participants:
65% discount on all eligible services/network equipment and customary installation costs for 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)
Consortium pre-approved funding for up to 3 years (must contact USAC prior to end of 3rd year to request 2 more pre-approved years
Must re-bid every 5 years
Filing window will open sometime late August – Early September 2013
Funding begins January 1, 2014 8

9. Skilled Nursing Facilities Pilot Program
Test relative to how to support broadband connections for skilled nursing facilities
Pilot will begin in 2014
Three year study
Funding up to $50 million
FCC will solicit input regarding design of the pilot program
Participants will be required to collect data and submit reports

10. MiCTA Membership
Any Non-Profit/Public HCP In The Country Can Join MiCTA
No Cost for 1st Year Membership Fee
Join MiCTA at
Curse Over to Membership Box On Left
Click on “Join MiCTA”
Indicate You Are a New Health Care Member
Receive Confirmation
Save confirmation for HCF filing

11. Contact Information
MiCTA Office – Help Desk
Gary Green – MiCTA HCP Consultant
USAC/Health Care Connect Help Desk