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Committee advances rural health transformation appropriations for 2026 and 2027
Summary
The committee gave favor reports to two appropriation measures tied to the rural health transformation program (one covering 2026 tranches and another covering Oct. 1, 2026–2027), preserving planned tranches and CMS timing; sponsors said the bills protect continuity while details are finalized.
The committee advanced two appropriation bills tied to the rural health transformation program to ensure funding continuity for planned tranches and to align with CMS timing.
A sponsor said the first appropriation covers activity for 2026 and will allow movement of funds between now and Oct. 1 as needed; the second covers the 2027 timeframe beginning Oct. 1 and protects the state’s ability to spend funds according to the state plan’s tranches. Sponsors emphasized that detailed allocations are in the bill and that the state must reapply to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for approval of expenditures when federal funds are available.
Members moved, seconded and the committee gave both measures favor reports by voice vote.
