The Shadow
WASHINGTON – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Virginia is receiving $189,544,888 under the Rural Health Transformation Program. The program was created through H.R. 1, legislation supported by Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), who also recently joined Virginia’s Republican House delegation in backing the Commonwealth’s successful grant application.
“I was proud to support Virginia’s application and help secure nearly $190 million to improve access to quality health care in our rural communities,” said Rep. Ben Cline. “This investment will expand access to care for families who often face long travel times and provider shortages, support and retain rural health care workers, and modernize facilities so they can better meet the needs of patients across the Commonwealth. Strengthening rural health care is essential to the well-being of our communities, and this funding represents a meaningful step toward ensuring Virginians can receive care close to home.”
BACKGROUND:
The Rural Health Transformation Program’s $50 billion in funds will be allocated to approved states over five years, with $10 billion available each year from 2026 through 2030. Virginia will have the opportunity to receive additional funds each year until 2030.
Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and a Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children.
