SHLB Seeks One-Month Extension of Rural Healthcare Filing Window

The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition asked the FCC to extend until May 1 the rural healthcare program filing window. Many of the group's members participating in the program are "experiencing unique challenges" with the Universal Service Administrative Co.'s MyPortal updates, SHLB said in a letter posted Monday in docket 02-60. USAC is also "still processing a significant number" of FY 2022 applications. The group noted that USAC's decision to report FY 2022 progress based on forms processed rather than funding amounts requested "arguably overstates progress" and "suggests USAC may indeed be de-prioritizing the processing of applications that have large dollar amounts."