HealthWednesday, November 11
Montana will receive $239.7 million for rural health care in year two
The Good Day Billings team
Montana will receive $239.7 million in year-two Rural Health Transformation funds, Gov. Greg Gianforte and DPHHS announced. The money comes through a five-year federal program run by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It's the second annual payment.
Montana's rural health award grew from year one to year two
Sources: Billings Gazette, KECI
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Year one | $233 million |
| Year two | $239.7 million |
Montana's year-two award is the third-highest among all 50 states, and its increase from year one is the third-highest too. DPHHS Director Douglas Harrington said, “In year two, we will build on that foundation to help rural facilities strengthen their operations, modernize health records, and expand access to care in rural and tribal communities.”
- CMS announced the year-two figure: Nov. 6, 2026
- Year one: fourth-highest total federal allocation among the states
- Program size: $50 billion nationwide
Montana's year-two award ranks third among the states
CMS's year-two Rural Health Transformation awards among the 50 states
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Source: KECI
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| Place | Rank of 50 |
|---|---|
| Montana | 3rd |
Sources: Billings Gazette, KECI