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Montana's $1 Billion Health Program Faces Funding Uncertainty

11/9/2025

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Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services expects funding for its $1 billion Rural Health Transformation Program proposal to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The plan targets workforce development, facility financial stability, and innovative health solutions.
Legislators warn the funding could be a temporary fix for Medicaid cuts, and a decision is expected by late December.

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Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services expects funding for its $1 billion Rural Health Transformation Program proposal to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The plan targets workforce development, facility financial stability, and innovative health solutions.
Legislators warn the funding could be a temporary fix for Medicaid cuts, and a decision is expected by late December.