West Virginia Unlocks $200M RHTP via AG Morrisey SB 570 Signing
Key Questions
What did Governor Morrisey sign with SB 570 in West Virginia?
Governor Patrick Morrisey signed Senate Bill 570, unlocking approximately $200M ($199M) in year-one Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding for the Department of Health (DOH). This is the highest per capita amount compared to neighboring states.
What areas will the $199M RHTP funding cover in West Virginia?
Funding supports competitive grants and AFAs for workforce recruitment, nutrition, telehealth in schools, high school pipelines, incentives, and Rural Health Link. It addresses workforce crises and offsets Medicare/Medicaid cuts via a 40-group coalition.
When will grants and funding details be released in West Virginia?
Competitive grants and AFAs are rolling out in the next two weeks. Urgent opportunities exist for WV DOH, hospitals, FQHCs, RHCs, and providers before October.
WV AG/Gov Morrisey signs SB 570 unlocking ~$200M/$199M RHTP yr1 for DOH—highest per capita vs neighbors. Competitive grants/AFAs rolling next 2wks (workforce/recruitment/nutrition/telemed schools/HS pipelines/incentives/Rural Health Link) via 40-group coalition to offset Medicare/Medicaid cuts amid workforce crisis. Urgent for WV DOH/hosps/FQHCs/RHCs/providers pre-Oct.