What are the benefits of being an FQHC?
There are many benefits of being an FQHC. For FQHCs that are PHS 330 grant recipients, the biggest benefit is the grant funding. For new starts, funding up to $650,000 can be requested. Other benefits include: • Enhanced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement • Medical malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act • Eligibility to purchase prescription and non-prescription medications for outpatients at reduced cost through the 340B Drug Pricing Program • Access to National Health Service Corps • Access to the Vaccine for Children program • Eligibility for various other federal grants and programs Not all of these benefits are extended to FQHC Look-Alikes. The funding for new starts – up to $650,000 – is not available to FQHC Look-Alikes.
