FY 2024 Instructions (PDF - 577 KB)
FY 2024 HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) User Guide
Health Center Program look-alikes (LALs) ensure continued access to primary health care services for communities and populations currently served by the Health Center Program. The Renewal of Designation (RD) application is a request for continued designation by an existing LAL.
Fiscal year (FY) 2024 highlights
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How to apply
Existing LALs receive an email from EHBs when the application is available for input and submission. HRSA sends the email 180 calendar days prior to the end of the current designation period. Your LAL’s contacts identified in EHBs receive the email.
Complete the BPHC Contact Form if your LAL’s contacts do not receive an email regarding access.
HRSA requires you to apply electronically through EHBs. You have 90 calendar days to complete the application and have your Authorizing Official submit it in EHBs.
Application access and deadline schedule
Submit your application by the established deadline to prevent termination of LAL designation and all corresponding benefits.
Designation Period Start Date |
EHBs Access* | EHBs Deadline* |
---|---|---|
January 1, 2024 | July 5, 2023 | October 3, 2023 |
February 1, 2024 | August 5, 2023 | November 3, 2023 |
March 1, 2024 | September 3, 2023 | December 2, 2023 |
April 1, 2024 | October 4, 2023 | January 2, 2024 |
May 1, 2024 | November 3, 2023 | February 1, 2024 |
June 1, 2024 | December 4, 2023 | March 3, 2024 |
*EHBs auto-generate the access and deadline dates. Please work within these dates to complete and submit your application.
Request technical assistance prior to the deadline if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday.
Resources
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Application aids
- FY 2024 Instructions (PDF - 577 KB)
- FY 2024 HRSA EHBs User Guide
- FY 2024 Compliance Assessment Guide
- EHBs: Updating Your Role in Your Health Center (PDF - 301 KB)
- FY 2024 webinar
- FY 2024 webinar slides (PDF - 504 KB)
Program specific forms
You must complete these forms in EHBs. These versions are for reference and planning purposes only.
- Cover Page (PDF - 127 KB)
- Form 1A: General Information Worksheet (PDF - 270 KB)
- Form 1C: Documents on File (PDF - 141 KB)
- Form 2: Staffing Profile (PDF - 189 KB)
- Form 3: Income Analysis (PDF - 205 KB)
- Form 3A: Look-Alike Budget Information (PDF - 166 KB)
- Form 4: Community Characteristics (PDF - 239 KB)
- Form 5A: Services Provided (PDF - 158 KB)
- Form 5B: Service Sites (PDF - 155 KB)
- Form 5C: Other Activities/Locations (PDF - 144 KB)
- Form 6A: Current Board Member Characteristics (PDF - 157 KB)
- Form 6B: Request for Waiver of Board Member Requirements (PDF - 145 KB)
- Form 8: Health Center Agreements (PDF - 162 KB)
- Form 12: Organization Contacts (PDF - 188 KB)
Data and mapping
- How to Create a Service Area Map and Data Table (PDF)
- Service Area Map and Table Sample (PDF - 246 KB)
- Uniform Data System (UDS) Resources
- UDS Mapper Tutorials
Technical assistance
- Subscribe to the weekly Health Center Program Primary Health Care Digest
- Health Center Program Compliance Manual
- Uniform Data System (UDS) Reporting Policies
Contact
Add 'BPHCAnswers@hrsa.gov' to your address book to make sure you receive our reply email.
Program questions
Complete the BPHC Contact Form
EHBs Health Center Program Support
Complete the BPHC Contact Form
Call 877-464-4772 (select option 1) 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET, Monday – Friday (except federal holidays)