Nursing Home Vital Access Provider Assurance Program (VAPAP)

The Department of Health has rolled out the Nursing Home Vital Access Provider Assurance Program (VAPAP). The State will be accepting and reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Up to $100 million were made available to support New York State’s nursing homes pursuant to the FY 23 Enacted Budget. Under the VAPAP program, nursing homes in severe financial distress can apply for financial relief dollars to maintain operations and vital services through March 31, 2023, while they implement longer-term solutions to achieve financial sustainability. Successful applicants must identify and begin implementation of initiatives during the funding period that will improve the likelihood of future financial sustainability while maintaining essential services to their communities.

Nursing Homes that have already reached out to the Department about financial assistance should submit a formal application on or before August 1, 2022.

Applications and questions should be submitted to NHVAPAP@health.ny.gov.

NYSHFA/NYSCAL CONTACTS:

Stephen B. Hanse, Esq.
President & CEO
518-462-4800 x11

Carl J. Pucci
Chief Financial Officer
518-462-4800 x36