--- title: Framework of the Bipartisan Emergency COVID Relief Act of 2020 Includes Additional $35 Billion for the Provider Relief Fund description: A framework of the Bipartisan Emergency COVID Relief Act of 2020 includes an additional $35 billion for the Provider Relief Fund. image: https://blog.argentum.org/hubfs/COVID-19%20Relief%20Funding.png --- [Argentum Logo\_RGB2](https://argentum.org) Search - [About Argentum](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/) - [Leadership](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/leadership/) - [State Partners](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/state-partners/) - [Membership](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/membership/) - [Media Kit](https://www.argentum.org/advertising-and-sponsorship/) - [Advocacy](https://argentum.org/advocacy/) - [Federal Advocacy](https://argentum.org/advocacy/federal-advocacy/) - [State Advocacy](https://argentum.org/advocacy/state-advocacy/) - [Silver PAC](https://argentum.org/advocacy/silver-pac/) - [Advocacy News](https://www.argentum.org/advocacy/advocacy-news/) - [Events](https://argentum.org/events/) - [Senior Living Executive Conference](https://conference.argentum.org) - [Webinars](https://www.argentum.org/webinars/) - [Executive Director Leadership Institute](https://edli.argentum.org/) - [Chief Executive Summit](https://argentum.org/events/chief-executive-summit/) - [Advocacy Fund Golf Classic](https://www.argentum.org/golfclassic/) - [Senior Living Symposium](https://symposium.argentum.org/) - [Public Policy Institute & Fly-In](https://argentum.org/events/public-policy-institute-fly-in/) - [Media](https://argentum.org/media/) - [Coronavirus Toolkit](https://www.argentum.org/coronavirustoolkit/) - [Press Releases](https://argentum.org/press-releases/) - [Senior Living Executive Magazine](https://argentum.org/media/senior-living-executive-magazine/) - [Argentum Daily](https://argentum.org/media/argentum-e-newsletter/) - [Senior Living Professional](https://www.argentum.org/senior-living-professional/) - [Members in the News](https://argentum.org/topic/members-in-the-news/) - [Search by Topic](https://argentum.org/media/search-by-topic/) - [Research & Initiatives](https://argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/) - [Senior Living Impact](https://seniorlivingimpact.org/) - [Senior Living Works](https://seniorliving.works) - [Senior Living IQ](https://seniorlivingiq.org) - [Women in Leadership](https://www.argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/women-in-leadership/) - [Argentum Quarterly](https://argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/argentum-quarterly/) - [Awards Programs](https://www.argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/awards-recognition-programs/) - [LEAD Program](https://www.argentum.org/lead-program/) - [Standards for Senior Living](https://www.argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/standards-for-senior-living/) - [Professional Development](https://argentum.org/professional-development/) - [Senior Living Supplier Directory](https://seniorlivingsupplierdirectory.com/) - [Senior Living Career Center](http://seniorlivingcareers.argentum.org/) - [Certificate Programs and Certification](https://argentum.org/professional-development/professional-certification/) - [Resource Library](https://www.argentum.org/professional-development/resource-library/) - [Executive Roundtables](https://argentum.org/professional-development/executive-roundtables/) # Argentum Infection Prevention & Control Announcements # Framework of the Bipartisan Emergency COVID Relief Act of 2020 Includes Additional $35 Billion for the Provider Relief Fund - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [A framework of the Bipartisan Emergency COVID Relief Act of 2020](https://www.argentum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Emergency-COVID-Relief-Act-of-2020-Framework-Summary.pdf) has been released and it includes another $35 billion directed toward the Provider Relief Fund (PRF). It also includes a directive to HHS to consider an appropriate distribution of funds for providers underrepresented in previous allocations, as well as those at risk of imminent closure. Among that $35 billion allocation is $2 billion for testing and tracing directed to nursing homes, HCBS, long-term care, and assisted living communities.  “We are encouraged that the bipartisan agreement framework, for the first time, recognizes some of the essential needs of assisted living communities," said James Balda, Argentum president & CEO. "So many providers across the industry are still awaiting financial relief, and this additional funding will go a long way in supporting their ongoing operational needs to care for some of the nation’s most vulnerable citizens. But it is needed now: A recent survey of Argentum members showed almost 40% of respondents having 4 months or less of operating expenses and nearly half indicated they’ll have to close some communities if their financial situation does not improve.” Topics: [Funding](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/topic/funding) ### Written by [Argentum](https://blog.argentum.org/ipc/author/argentum) ### Subscribe to Instant Email Updates ### See More COVID-19 Announcements Read more announcements related to COVID-19 on our Coronavirus Blog and access more information on: - [Funding](https://blog.argentum.org/covid-19/topic/funding) - [Vaccine](https://blog.argentum.org/covid-19/topic/vaccine) - [Visitation](https://blog.argentum.org/covid-19/topic/visitation) - [Testing](https://blog.argentum.org/covid-19/topic/testing) [![SEE BLOG](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2715174/ee246d8a-9a1d-4cd5-8c67-76586acc4a15.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2715174/ee246d8a-9a1d-4cd5-8c67-76586acc4a15) ### Stay Updated on COVID-19 Find all of our latest updates on developments related to COVID-19 on our Coronavirus Toolkit. 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