Low-income households' telehealth access threatened by April/May depletion of Affordable Connectivity Program funds.
Low-income households face a threat to their telehealth access as the federal Affordable Connectivity Program, which covers $30 monthly subsidies for internet bills or $75 discounts in tribal and high-cost areas, is set to run out of funds in April or May. This program has provided critical support for nonprofit groups like Link Health to sign up patients and community members for discounted internet services.
April 21, 2024
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