Absolute Total Care Sharing New COVID-19 Support Program to Assist Providers With Grant Writing, Small Business Loan Applications
Date: 04/15/20
Absolute Total Care is providing assistance to network providers in South Carolina who are seeking relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the CARES Act. Absolute Total Care is sharing access to a dedicated online portal of Provider Financial Support & Resources, where network providers can research benefits they may be eligible for and work directly with experts to apply for them. The portal was developed by Centene Corporation, a leading multi-national healthcare company. As part of the Centene family, Absolute Total Care is providing access to these resources to aid South Carolina providers in grant writing and business loan applications, among other key activities.
"Our providers are on the front lines every day, taking care of the most vulnerable populations across South Carolina,” said John McClellan, Plan President & CEO of Absolute Total Care. “In support of our provider partners and their fight against COVID-19, we are providing access to these key benefits and resources to help network providers that are being economically impacted.”
The program will help providers apply for various benefits including small business loans, a paycheck protection plan, and various grants they may be eligible for. This includes Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), behavioral health providers and community-based behavioral health organizations, Centers for Independent Living (CILs), and long-term service and supports organizations operating on the front lines.
This resource also helps providers explore additional funds through state offered loans and grants by working with nationally recognized healthcare consultants, organizations, state government agencies and former SBA executives. In addition to the online portal, provider partners will have access to webinars and one-on-one consulting with key experts.
Absolute Total Care and Centene have made it a priority to support providers, especially small providers, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Centene previously announced that its plans, including Absolute Total Care, would reduce the administrative burden to providers by eliminating the need for them to collect co-pays and removing authorization requirements for COVID-19 related treatment.
If you are an Absolute Total Care provider looking for more information about benefits you may be eligible for, please visit https://www.centene.com/covid-19-resource-center/provider-assistance.html for more information.
Note on SBA Announcement
The information provided does not represent all of the information available or that you may need for making your financial decisions or completing your application. The Federal and State government(s) are best able to provide resources and assistance. We recommended that you contact your financial institution or advisor before making any financial decisions.