# West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program Workforce Catalyst Employer Subsidy Program – Third-Party Administrator

The State of West Virginia, through its Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and Health to Prosperity (HTP) Workforce Catalyst initiative, announces a competitive opportunity for a qualified Third-Party Administrator (TPA) to serve as the fiscal agent and program administrator of the HTP Employer Subsidy Program. The TPA will implement a structured, milestone-based employer incentive model designed to increase workforce participation in rural and high-need areas by subsidizing employer-sponsored health insurance premiums and approved onboarding/support costs for employers hiring net-new employees who are returning from State-approved Return-to-Work (RTW) programs. These employees include individuals with health-related barriers to employment, such as those with histories of substance use disorder (SUD), behavioral health challenges, long-term disability, or chronic unemployment due to health concerns. The TPA will be responsible for: (1) standardized intake, eligibility and net-new hire verification, (2) employer and RTW program validation, (3) performance-based, milestone-linked disbursement of subsidies (at hire, 90 days, and 12 months of retention), (4) robust risk mitigation and compliance protocols, (5) comprehensive tracking, reporting, and integration with the State’s RHTP data spine, and (6) transparent, auditable documentation and controls ensuring that all program funds supplement (not supplant) existing staffing or funding and are not used as match for federal/state funds without explicit approval. Administrative and employer subsidy funds are disbursed in milestone-based tranches tied to progress, employer engagement, and verified employee retention. The program requires rapid operational launch (application portal live within 60 days of contract execution), alignment with RHTP goals, and demonstration of long-term sustainability strategies. Award funding totals $500,000 ($450,000 for employer subsidies and $50,000 for administrative costs), with all funds to be obligated and invoiced through July 31, 2027. Ongoing quantitative and qualitative reporting to the State is mandatory, and program performance is subject to rigorous oversight.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFP
- Issued by: State of West Virginia (West Virginia)
- Posted: 2026-07-22
- Questions due: 2026-07-27
- Application due: 2026-08-05
- Funding: $500,000
- Eligible applicants: Third-Party Administrator, Fiscal Agent, Non-profit Organization, For-profit Organization, Health Plan or Insurance Administrator, Financial Services Organization, Agency or Organization with Workforce/Grant Administration Experience
- How to apply: WV OASIS Vendor Self Service (VSS) Portal submission (electronic), including all required attachments detailed in the solicitation. Application portal: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2700000000029-1&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2700000000029_1_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2700000000029-1&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2700000000029_1_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are organizations with demonstrated capacity to serve as a Third-Party Administrator and fiscal agent for State and/or Federal grants, subsidies, and workforce incentive programs. This includes financial services organizations with grant administration or funding disbursement experience; benefit or subsidy administrators; health plans or insurance administrators with employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) management experience; and other agencies with experience in workforce programs. Applicants should have proven ability to operationalize within 60 days, a record in rural/high-need employer and workforce support, and readiness to administer a milestone-based, data-driven subsidy model to employers hiring individuals from State-approved RTW programs with health-related employment barriers. Operational scalability and sustainability in line with State objectives are required.

## Requirements

Applicants must: (1) demonstrate successful experience as a TPA/fiscal agent; (2) operationalize all program elements—subsidy operations, application intake, eligibility and program verification, subsidy disbursement—within 60 days of execution; (3) document experience with performance-based (milestone-linked) incentive programs; (4) implement standardized, auditable workflows for employer, net-new hire, and RTW program eligibility verification; (5) deliver comprehensive tracking and reporting aligned to RHTP requirements, including real-time and monthly/quarterly data submission and mandatory RHTP data spine integration; (6) maintain robust risk mitigation, anti-fraud/abuse protocols, and controls against funding duplication or supplanting; (7) provide a credible plan for program sustainability and employer engagement post-award; (8) comply with all administrative, technical, and CMS data standards specified in the AFA, including strict administrative cost limits; (9) guarantee milestone-based subsidy payments at hire, 90 days, and 12 months with full documentation; and (10) support State oversight and real-time program evaluation.

## Required attachments

- Detailed line-item budget and budget narrative
- Applicant organizational capacity statement
- Application forms as provided in solicitation
- Evidence of TPA/fiscal agent performance and experience
- Project timeline and milestone implementation plan

## Application package and source documents

- [WV - 2026 - Rural Health Tansformation Program 681-542-4971 (Final_GFO_0506_2700000000029_1_WV_ARFP_FORM)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/7c29bb3b-fcec-4108-beba-cd37edbc13c7/file) (primary) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2700000000029-1&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2700000000029_1_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
- [WV - 2026 - HTP - Workforce Catalyst Program Funding Availability Announcement](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/c04f8964-249b-47d6-8ea7-56682a553a0e/file)
- [WV - 2026 - Informational Webinar Rescheduled for HTP - Workforce Catalyst Program Announcement for Funding Availability](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e48d10a3-cdf5-48f0-9ad4-56e94dc6e005/file)
- [WV - 2026 - HTP - Workforce Catalyst Program Announcement for Funding Availability and Rescheduled Webinar](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ea29ca60-5c81-42c2-9240-bcf3965459b7/file)
- [WV - 2026 - West Virginia Landing Page (updated: June 23, 2026) (Attachment: CountyLevelServiceForm.xlsx)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/277e3de5-7d5f-408c-8b1d-07de1de792d9/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000290-1&attachment=CountyLevelServiceForm.xlsx
- [WV - 2025 - West Virginia RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget Worksheet (Revised: Aug 2025) (Attachment: RHTP Detailed Line Item Budget.xlsx)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e79f74b0-56ae-47aa-9ab5-e83bb02aa4b9/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000223-1&attachment=RHTP%20Detailed%20Line%20Item%20Budget.xlsx
- [WV - 2026 - Announcement of Funding Availability (AFA) RHT-AFA-05-08-2026-SCC: SmartCare Catalyst Provider Productivity Support Fund (Attachment: RHTP DLIB Budget Instructions.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/39dd65ba-9689-4ae7-a390-fa7253b20f66/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000243-1&attachment=FINAL%20SCC%20AFA%20-%20Provider%20Productivity%20Support%20Fund.pdf
- [WV - 2026 - West Virginia Department of Health RHTP Grantee Contact Information (Attachment: RHTP Grantee Contact Information Form.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8d134acb-125e-46b0-9c4f-7280fd5d3994/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000223-1&attachment=RHTP%20Grantee%20Contact%20Information%20Form.pdf
- [WV - 2026 - RHTP Health to Prosperity Workforce Catalyst Program Announcement of Funding Availability (AFA) RHT-AFA-07-22-2026-HTP Application Guidance and… (Attachment: HTP_WorkforceCatalyst_AFA.pdf)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/fe8698b3-8cb5-4a19-bcef-4b305c93e10b/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2700000000029-1&attachment=HTP_WorkforceCatalyst_AFA.pdf
- [WV - 2026 - State of West Virginia Grant Funding Opportunity RHT-AFA-04-28-2026-MSC2 Re-open](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/0322bf34-b4b6-42fa-9905-ddb77b4c7e63/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2600000000222-3&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2600000000222_3_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
- [WV - 2026 - State of West Virginia Grant Funding Opportunity Proc Folder: 2013763 RHT-AFA-07-09-2026-CCG Re-Open Telehealth Upgrades](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/71a28feb-5a1b-43fb-a771-c47f5b73627d/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2700000000011-3&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2700000000011_3_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF
- [WV - 2026 - State of West Virginia Grant Funding Opportunity: Outpatient Remote Patient Monitoring (OP RPM)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d1cec9b6-bc15-46bf-b814-bfa763fe153f/file) — official: https://prd311.wvoasis.gov/PRDVSS1X1ERP/Advantage4#solicitation=GFO-0506-2700000000042-2&attachment=Final_GFO_0506_2700000000042_2_WV_ARFP_FORM.PDF

More West Virginia RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/wv (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/wv.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/west-virginia-rural-health-transformation-program-workforce-catalyst-employer-su--3f07432d63 — data as of 2026-10-02.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.