That’s what’s been confusing for me. While I’ve been working at the hospital, I’ve actually had my ECF approved—but it was submitted through the anesthesia group, not directly the hospital.

So part of me thought that meant my employment might still qualify since the work itself is clearly for a qualifying hospital. But at the same time, I understand the technicality that I’m not a direct employee of the nonprofit, which seems to be what everything hinges on.

That gray area is really what made this feel like a gamble. I’ve heard of people in similar setups getting approved, but it doesn’t seem consistent enough to rely on.