CY 2026 DEEMING APPLICATIONS 

The CY2026 initial and redeeming cycle application process has been announced.  The deadline for redeeming applications is June 27, 2025, and the Electronic Handbook (EHB) will begin accepting applications on February 27, 2025. Initial deeming applications may be submitted at any time during the year that the EHB is open to accept them.

HRSA always encourages health centers to complete and submit deeming applications as soon as possible, noting that early applicants may receive an expedited review. This provides HRSA with sufficient time to issue all Notice of Deeming Actions well in advance of December 31, 2025. 

HAVE YOUR FTCA DEEMING APPLICATION REVIEWED BY FTCA ATTORNEYS

The FTCA application can be complicated, requiring binding attestations and declarations as well as submission of over 22 policies, procedures and reports used by health centers. Under Feldesman's Deeming Application Review Service, Feldesman attorneys will review your application for compliance with not only the statutory and regulatory requirements but all the additional HRSA expectations related to the health center deeming. Feldesman will point out problem areas with your application and provide guidance on correcting any shortcomings with the application.*

In order to ensure sufficient time for review and assistance, you must purchase this service and submit your redeeming application materials by May 9, 2025.  For initial deeming applications there is no deadline for purchase of the review service.

Questions? Please contact [email protected].

* NOTE: This review and the corresponding feedback constitute legal advice and will require your organization to sign a limited engagement agreement with Feldesman Leifer LLP (Feldesman). We make no warranties regarding approval of your deeming application.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Included in the flat fee are the following benefits: 

• FTCA Deeming Application Webinar, Nuts and Bolts of the FTCA Redeeming Application for CY 2026 (live and on-demand versions)
• Review of Application. Feldesman attorneys will review your health center's FTCA initial deeming or redeeming application as you intend to submit it. Only items that will be part of your application will be reviewed.
• Written Report on areas of strength and concern found in your FTCA application. 
• One Hour Attorney Consult with a Feldesman attorney to discuss the report and issues related to your application.
• Special Hourly Rate for Additional Hours if you wish to spend more time talking to a Feldesman attorney about your organization's application.

WHY FELDESMAN?

Feldesman has 25 years of experience and insight in assisting health centers submit high-quality deeming applications as well as responding to and reversing negative deeming determinations. Our FTCA Team has extensive and detailed knowledge of the FTCA program and is ready to assist your health center in completing and submitting its re-deeming applications for the CY 2026 deeming cycle. Learn more about our attorneys: 

• Marty Bree
• Molly Evans
• Matt Freedus
• Brittney Rudolph