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As long-term care facilities and other health care providers turn their attention and efforts to COVID-19 vaccination, many have inquired about the ability to use Provider Relief Funding (“Funding”) for vaccine-related costs. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) recently released updated Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) on the topic. In summary, Funding can be used to support vaccine-related expenses, such as distribution costs, preparatory costs (such as obtaining refrigerators, personnel costs, and transportation costs), and administration fees. However, consistent with terms and conditions, Funding may only be used for vaccination costs that have not been reimbursed from other sources or that other sources are not obligated to reimburse. For example, Medicare has determined payment rates for COVID-19 vaccine administration: for single-dose vaccines, the payment rate will be $28.39,