KFF Health News is working to collect and post approved plans, by state, here and this database as more states respond to emails and public records requests for their documents.
Rural Health Payout
States Race To Launch Rural Health Transformation Plans
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services judged the “quality” of their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing "Make America Healthy Again" initiatives.
By Sarah Jane Tribble, Arielle Zionts, and Maia Rosenfeld
Jan. 14, 2026
Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, framed the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program as…
In Maine, state health officials hoped to steer a slice of $190 million in new federal rural health funding to shield hospitals…
More states are releasing requests for proposals and applicants to start spending their Rural Health Transformation Program…
The Trump administration on Monday announced it will distribute $50 billion dollars to improve rural healthcare and expand access…
The Health Resources and Services Administration highlighted on Monday $140 million in newly opened grant funding opportunities…
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