11/12/2026

Ohio Awarded $201.9 Million in Second Year of Rural Health Funding

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced $10 billion in 2027 funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program on Nov. 9, including $201.9 million for Ohio. The funding is part of a five-year, $50 billion federal initiative supporting rural health care access, workforce development, technology and new care delivery models. Second-year awards are based in part on states' progress implementing their approved plans.

LeadingAge will discuss the funding and its implications for rural aging services providers during its Rural Provider Member Network Call on Dec. 16. Members can also follow LeadingAge's ongoing coverage for program developments.

Read the CMS announcement and state funding details.