Pediatric dentists who received general or targeted Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments of $10,000 or more between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021 (Period 3) have under two weeks to report on their use of funds through the reporting portal.

Closing on September 30, 2022 at 11:59pm for Period 3, the PRF reporting portal will open up back up on January 1, 2023 for reporting of Period 4 payments that must be used by December 31st, 2022.

HHS Summary of Reporting Requirements Time Periods

For assistance with reporting, visit Reporting and Auditing FAQ or call 866-569-3522. For more detailed information on reporting your use of PRF funds, visit https://www.hrsa.gov/provider-relief/reporting-auditing.

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Dentists who recieved Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments of over $10,000 between January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021 (Period 3) can now report their use of funds in the PRF Reporting Portal. Reporting for this period has a deadline of September 30, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Technical webinars are available for new reporters on Tuesday, July 12th and returning reporters on Wednesday, July 13th.

Providers who received Period 4 payments between July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021  have until December 31, 2022 to use their PRF funds.

For other important dates and details on reporting use of funds visit HRSA's "Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements and Auditing" website and to access the PRF Reporting Portal, click here. The ADA has reported on the upcoming webinars. Click here to visit "Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements Webinar Set for July 12".