1. THE EXPERTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUNDING

2. Kellogg & Sovereign® Consulting, LLC (KSLLC) has been managing federal universal service applications since 1998. Our professional staff works with the Rural Health Care programs and E-Rate programs on a daily basis on behalf of over 350 clients with annual filing of approximately 650 applications accounting for funding in excess of $100 million each year. Accordingly, we have an in-depth knowledge and are well versed in all areas of the USAC programs. Our single focus on federal universal service programs enables us to assist our clients to maximize their USAC funding while assuring that they stay within the guidelines established by USAC and the FCC.

3. $400 MILLION Two Federal Programs available for eligible health care providers IN FUNDING AVAILABLE ANNUALLY  Telecommunications Program created in 1997  Healthcare Connect Fund created in 2012

4. Majority of funding goes unclaimed Over half of the funding available goes unclaimed each funding year Most eligible Health Care Providers ◦Are in an existing contract and think they can’t get funding for eligible services ◦Don’t know how to initiate the funding process ◦Don’t think they are eligible for funding

5. Eligible Health Care Provider Not-for-profit hospital Rural health clinic, including mobile clinics Community health center (FQHC) Community mental health center Local health department Post-secondary educational institution offering health care instruction Emergency room of a rural, for-profit hospital

6. Options for Funding Telecommunications Program ◦Rural HCPs only ◦Only telecommunications services eligible for funding based on urban/rural differential ◦Discounts range from 60-90% Healthcare Connect Fund – Individual Applicant ◦Rural HCPs only ◦Broadband services, and end-point equipment eligible for funding. ◦65% discount rate

7. Options for Funding (cont’d) Healthcare Connect Fund – Consortia Applicant ◦A single entity owns multiple HCPs ◦Urban and Rural eligible for funding ◦More expenses eligible for funding ◦Broadband Expenses ◦Equipment for end-point functionality of broadband ◦Expenses related to managing, maintaining and controlling the broadband ◦Capital expenditures such as fiber installation to de-marc, IRU’s and pre-paid leases

8. Burdensome Application Process Multiple forms are required to participate Competitive bid requirements in order to receive funding for eligible services Multiple deadlines, some of which change each funding year Census Tracks determine rurality Compliance with Federal Rules in order to participate Multiple Forms must be filed correctly and timely

9. Get Expert Help Today! The professionals at Kellogg & Sovereign Consulting, LLC have an in-depth understanding of the Federal Universal Service Fund. As your partner in funding, KSLLC will assist you with: ◦Understanding your options for funding; ◦Optimizing your federal funding opportunities; ◦Applying for federal funding on your behalf; and ◦Working with you throughout the process You do not need to stress or struggle

10. Kellogg & Sovereign Consulting, LLC is pleased to announce that Camelia Rogers, MPP, has joined its professional team as the Director of Rural Health Care Ms. Rogers started her career working as the Policy Analyst for the Nebraska Universal Service Fund and while there implemented the administrative process for eligible hospitals in Nebraska to receive state funding for their broadband connections through the NUSF. Camelia then spent seven years at the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) working on all aspects of the Rural Health Care Programs. Camelia was the policy expert on the Pilot Program, the successes of which resulted in the FCC creating the Healthcare Connect Fund beginning in January, 2014.

11. KSLLC CONTACT INFORMATION General Inquiries: rhc@kelloggllc.comrhc@kelloggllc.com Camelia Rogers: crogers@kelloggllc.comcrogers@kelloggllc.com Shea Pierce: spierce@kelloggllc.comspierce@kelloggllc.com 1101 Stadium Drive Ada, OK 74820 P. 580.332.1444 F. 580.332.2532 www.rhcprogram.com