OLYMPIA, Wash. – Governor Bob Ferguson announced on Wednesday that the state had submitted an application for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, seeking $1 billion in funds to support a five-year bipartisan plan for rural healthcare in Washington.

The $1 billion would be distributed in equal $200 million installments across 5 years, supporting initiatives such as hospital infrastructure, technology improvements, and improving maternal healthcare in rural communities.

10% will also be exclusively reserved for Indian health care providers, Governor Ferguson said.

The amount Washington requested is in alignment with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required budget application of $200 million per year. The actual amount awarded will be later determi

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