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January 21, 2026

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We’ve been updating you on the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program because of your interest in other HCA work. If you’ve liked hearing about Washington’s RHT Program, subscribe to receive future updates from us.

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Thank you for being part of our journey to improve rural health in Washington.

What's next for RHT Program?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded Washington about $181 million for year 1 of the RHT Program. We’re revising our original budget and plan to submit it by January 30.

While our RHT plan is conditionally approved, our work isn’t done. We’ll keep you updated on our RHT Program webpage with new information during the coming months.

Learn more about the RHT Program

Under H.R. 1, the federal government offers $50 billion RHT funding to help improve rural health care across the country.

The RHT Program offers an opportunity for Washington state to support health care transformation and meet the unique needs of rural communities.

Visit our RHT Program page

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

Please do not reply directly to this message. For more information, visit the HCA website, where you'll also find contact information.

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