Health Center Program Requirements

2019 Site Visit Protocol Update Now Effective (4/18/19)

Health Center Program Compliance Manual

The Health Center Program Compliance Manual is the principal resource to assist health centers in understanding and demonstrating compliance with Health Center Program requirements.

Health Center Program Statute: Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. §254b)

Health Center Program Regulations: 42 CFR 51c and 42 CFR 56.201 – 56.604

Grant Regulations: Uniform Administrative Requirements for HHS Awards: 45 CFR 75

Site Visit Resources

Are you preparing for a site visit?  See the Site Visit Protocol and other tools HRSA uses for conducting site visits of health centers, primary care associations (PCAs), and health center controlled networks (HCCNs). These tools can be used to help organizations prepare for site visits.

Scope of Project

Do you have questions about Health Center Program scope of project or about the process for adding or deleting sites or services? See this page for documents and resources to understand scope for project and for guidance on making scope-related changes.

Conditions Library

Looking for information on Health Center Program conditions? See HRSA's library of standard award/look-alike designation conditions. Conditions are applied when a health center does not demonstrate compliance with Health Center Program requirements and include clear descriptions of the specific actions needed to remove the conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Health Center Program requirements, compliance, and oversight.