Nebraska awarded more than $218 million through Rural Health Transformation Program

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The state of Nebraska will receive more than $218,000 million in the first year of the five-year Rural Health Transformation Program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Monday.

Nebraska’s $218,529,075 is the eighth-highest reward in the country.

The program is a $50 billion initiative established under President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which he signed into law in July.

According to officials, the program is a national commitment to improving the health and well-being of rural communities nationwide.

The 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.

“President Trump’s commitment to rural economic revitalization is real, and today’s announcement is proof,” Gov. Pillen continued. “On behalf of all Nebraskans, I am grateful for this partnership and support.”

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said it will build a prevention-first, tech-enabled, sustainable rural health care system.

To achieve this vision, DHHS said it will implement seven integrated initiatives to strengthen the state’s rural health infrastructure, address workforce gaps, and ensure access to care through consumer-facing technology.

“More than 60 million Americans living in rural areas have the right to equal access to quality care,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “This historic investment puts local hospitals, clinics, and health workers in control of their communities’ healthcare. Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, rural Americans will now have affordable healthcare close to home, free from bureaucratic obstacles.”

For more information on the national program, visit CMS’s website.