Program Overview
Connecticut's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is currently in the implementation phase, led by the Department of Social Services with sustained stakeholder engagement and broad public input. The program focuses on four core areas: population health outcomes, workforce development, data and technology modernization, and care transformation and stability, organizing 30 projects across these initiatives. Structured plans track progress toward key initiatives and strategic goals, with ongoing collaborations, such as mobile clinics, workforce pipelines, community health navigators, and integration with Connecticut's health information exchange. A Rural Health Advisory Council has been formed for regular stakeholder input as implementation continues. Current structured plan tracks 10 key initiatives and 8 strategic goals.
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County-level estimates averaged across Connecticut — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
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County Drilldown (9)
| County | Pop | Poverty | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | 977,290 | 10.3% | 7.1% |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 627,071 | 7.5% | 5.1% |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 570,598 | 11.4% | 7.1% |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 454,969 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 329,259 | 12.4% | 8.6% |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 279,971 | 10.7% | 7.8% |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 175,822 | 6.8% | 3.9% |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | 113,216 | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 96,312 | 7.5% | 5.1% |
207,851 rural residents
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Connecticut has received a $154 million federal award and launched its Rural Health Transformation Program. The state has opened a Notice of Funding Opportunity for provider-led initiatives, with applications due July 7, 2026, and is partnering with multiple agencies to implement 30 projects across four core initiatives. Public and stakeholder engagement is ongoing, with the Rural Health Advisory Council established and monthly meetings scheduled. State-led procurement opportunities are active but subgrants to providers have not yet been awarded, confirming early implementation status. State opportunities: 1 total (1 past/closed), $1.0M listed funding. Key opportunities: CT NOFO 26OHS001: Rural Health Transformation Program (AI-Enabled Care Coordination & RPM). Strategy alignment: supports telehealth, prevention, care access priorities.
Connecticut's RHTP continues as a multi-agency, provider-led program coordinated by the Department of Social Services, in partnership with the Office of Health Strategy and other state agencies. The strategy features 30 projects across four initiatives—population health, workforce, data and technology, and care transformation—guided by substantial stakeholder engagement via the Rural Health Advisory Council and ongoing public input. Priority areas include AI-enabled remote patient monitoring, enhanced care coordination, infrastructure modernization, and the expansion of aging-in-place and workforce programs. Funding decisions employ annual cycles with an emphasis on performance milestones and outcomes.
Model
Multi-agency, initiative-driven transformation emphasizing integrated rural care delivery, adoption of AI-enabled health technology and remote patient monitoring, sustainable payment and care models, and robust rural stakeholder engagement.
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Timeline: Initial $154 million implementation (Dec 2025 – Oct 2026); anticipated five-year program through 2031 with annual grant cycles and project renewals based on performance.
The program focuses on leveraging technology to enhance management of chronic diseases for rural populations.
Reducing avoidable hospital stays and improving outcomes through remote monitoring and coordinated care is a central goal.
Connecticut received a federal cooperative agreement award totaling $154.25 million for its Rural Health Transformation Program supporting modernization of rural health delivery through technology and telehealth. The award period spans 2025 to 2030 with focus on digital inclusion, predictive analytics, and facility upgrades. Key contacts: Daniel Mize Sinc...
CT - 2025 - Connecticut (CT) RHT Project Summaries
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CT - 2026 - Health Care Coordination and Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence – Grant Application (#26OHS001)
CT - 2026 - Connecticut RHTP – Health Care Coordination and Remote Patient Monitoring Using AI (NOFO #26OHS001)
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| FY↓ | Awardee↕ | Amount↕ | Activity↕ | Source |
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| 2026-2027 | Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc. Expands ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) service access, enhances school-based mental health care, and provides psychiatric consultation for pediatric, family medicine, and behavioral health providers to improve behavioral health outcomes in rural communities. | $3.8M | Population Health | |
| 2026-2027 | Connie (Statewide HIE) Supports HIE expansion for rural providers, EMS, and skilled nursing units by facilitating onboarding, training, and supporting rural facilities' data exchange. | $2.5M | Health IT | |
| 2026-2027 | Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Expands rural workforce development by supporting AHEC activities to recruit, train, and retain rural health professionals across Connecticut. | $1.5M | Workforce | |
| 2025-2026 | Multiple Health Facilities/ASOs/Contractors (Community Health Network of Connecticut, Carelon Behavioral Health, BeneCare Dental, Myers & Stauffer, etc.) Supports PACE pilot, integrated care network, value-based payment (VBP) technical assistance, regional hospital transformation, and right-sizing and infrastructure grants for rural hospitals and safety-net providers. | $85.6M | Network Development | |
| 2025-2026 | Department of Public Health (DPH) Implements mobile health initiatives, rural EMS pilots, rural workforce development (including CNA and medication aide training), and administers rural provider incentive awards. | $21.7M | Workforce | |
| 2025-2026 | Office of Health Strategy (OHS) Oversees health IT initiatives for RHTP, including expansion of Connecticut's Health Information Exchange, telehealth platforms, predictive analytics, and a bed tracking system for rural hospitals. | $7.7M | Health IT | |
| 2025-2026 | Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) Leads adult mental health/substance use expansion and crisis stabilization programs to provide access to behavioral health services and reduce hospital ED utilization for adults in rural Connecticut. | $5.7M | Population Health | |
| 2025-2026 | Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and Crisis Stabilization Providers Establishes four 23-hour crisis stabilization units and expands ACCESS Mental Health for adult mental health and substance use, focused on rural areas. | $5.6M | Population Health | |
| 2025-2026 | Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc. Funds expansion of ACCESS Mental Health for ASD consultation and enhanced school-based mental health care, increasing provider competencies and student access in rural areas. | $3.8M | Population Health |
Connecticut received a federal cooperative agreement award totaling $154.25 million for its Rural Health Transformation Program supporting modernization of rural health delivery through technology and telehealth. The award period spans 2025 to 2030 with focus on digital inclusion, predictive analytics, and facility upgrades. Key contacts: Daniel Mize Sinclair daniel.sinclair@ct.gov; Julie Vigil julie.vigil@ct.gov Event schedule: - Federal Award Date - 07/23/2026 - Budget Period Start Date - 12/29/2025 - Budget Period End Date - 10/30/2026 - Period of Performance Start Date - 12/29/2025 - Period of Performance End Date - 10/30/2030
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Connecticut was awarded $154.2 million for year one and an estimated total of $771 million over five years under the RHT Program to enhance rural health access through workforce development, care coordination, and technology modernization. Legislative proposal Senate Bill 93 outlines state policies to support these goals.
Connecticut's Department of Social Services (DSS) is launching a PACE pilot in Northwest Hills as part of its multi-pronged Rural Health Transformation Program, with a final report and stakeholder engagement preceding an RFP for a PACE Organization. The initiative aims to expand aging-in-place options, reduce hospital and nursing home utilization, and improve population health in rural areas. Application and implementation milestones extend from 2026 through prospective enrollment in 2028. Key contacts: Carrie Amero carrie.amero@ct.gov Event schedule: - Public Informational Webinar - 07/21/2026
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The program is newly led by a dedicated leadership team announced in 2026 and includes coordinated efforts across state agencies to support rural health infrastructure and innovation. It aligns with Medicaid and community-based initiatives to enhance care models for rural residents. Event schedule: - Hearing Scheduled on Wednesday, , 2026, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – Federal Fiscal Year 2027 - August 12 - 5/22/2026 - Hearing Scheduled on Thursday, , 2025, for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – Federal Fiscal Year 2026 - August 7 - 8/1/2025 - Hearing Scheduled on Thursday, , 2025 for CSBG Allocation Plan – Federal Fiscal Year 2026 & SSBG Allocation Plan – Federal Fiscal Year 2026 - August 7 - 7/22/2025
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Connecticut’s Rural Health Transformation Program aims to address healthcare delivery gaps through technology-driven models, performance-based payments, and targeted investments in workforce and telehealth capacity. The plan responds to documented shortages of primary care, behavioral health, and specialty providers in rural regions, where residents face higher rates of chronic disease, limited transportation, and significant financial strain. By 2031, Connecticut intends to reshape the rural health landscape with integrated care and sustainable facility access points for rural communities. Event schedule: - Updated Project Narrative Date - 2026-03-16 - Connecticut - Spring 2026 Legislative Session - 2026-03-01 - Connecticut - FFY 2031 Performance Target Deadline - 2031-09-30 - Connecticut - Completion of required policy and regulatory actions - 2027-12-31 - Connecticut - Finalization of technical updates for implementation - 2028-12-31 - Connecticut
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Connecticut's Rural Health Transformation Program includes 25+ initiatives targeting aging, behavioral health, technology access, care coordination, and rural workforce infrastructure. Projects include crisis stabilization, digital equity, provider incentives, school-based supports, hospital transformation, shared HIT infrastructure, and coordinated population health outreach in partnership with CT Tribal Nations. The program utilizes both new models (e.g., AI-powered care) and scaling of proven pilots, prioritizing sustainable, scalable transformation.
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Connecticut's RHTP funds a $154.2 million statewide rural transformation initiative across aging, behavioral health, IT modernization, hospital transformation, and workforce. Major investments include PACE expansion, hospital right-sizing, HIE, crisis stabilization, rural care pilots, and health workforce. Direct recipient/contractor awards include named health systems, tech, behavioral health, and education entities under competitive or designated assignments.
Connecticut's total RHTP allocation exceeds $154 million for FY 2026-2027, with funds supporting a diverse portfolio: rural hospital transformation and infrastructure, mobile health pilots, mental health expansions, workforce incentives, universal nurse visits, and major investment in health information technology and data analytics. The state's plan emphasizes direct investments to critical access points such as rural hospitals, primary and maternal health, behavioral healthcare, and telehealth capability, along with concerted workforce training, engagement in value-based payment, and addressing the digital divide through modern IT infrastructure. Oversight by DSS is supported by OHS and DMHAS as key state partners. Key contacts: Mehul Dalal Event schedule: - Budget Period 1: Performance Start - 12/29/2025 - Budget Period 1: Performance End - 10/30/2026 - Permissible Spending End - 09/30/2027 - Connecticut Department of Social Services - RHT Budget Narrative Updated - 2026-04-07 - Connecticut
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CT DSS is piloting a bundled maternity payment model for Medicaid births, with health equity as a central focus. The bundle will include doulas, payment parity for Certified Nurse Midwives, and strive for improved maternal health outcomes tracked by race and ethnicity. The strategy aims to remedy disparities and incentivize value-based care.
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Reference: Governor Lamont Announces Federal Health Investments TO Improve Outdoor Recreation Link: https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2026/07-2026/governor-lamont-announces-federal-health-investments-to-improve-outdoor-recreation
Connecticut's RHTP funds a comprehensive statewide transformation—including rural hospital stabilization, mobile health pilots, technology modernization, crisis stabilization units, and rural workforce expansion. Programs target care delivery, technology upgrades, integration of behavioral/physical health, value-based payments, and direct support to rural providers, EMS, and critical access hospitals. The program emphasizes cross-agency collaboration and robust oversight with substantial investment in direct provider, IT, and workforce capacity.
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September 10, 2026 – August 30, 2027
Period of Performance (Year 1)
↳ CT - 2026 - Notice Of Funding Opportunity #26Ohs001 RHTP Health Care Coordination And Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence
May 22, 2026
NOFO Announced
↳ CT - 2026 - Notice Of Funding Opportunity #26Ohs001 RHTP Health Care Coordination And Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence
May 22, 2026
Applicant Question Period Opens
↳ CT - 2026 - Notice Of Funding Opportunity #26Ohs001 RHTP Health Care Coordination And Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence
Late 2026-Early 2027
Issue RFP for PACE Organization
↳ CT - 2026 - Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Connecticut Public Informational Webinar July 21, 2026
June 17, 2026
State Responses to Questions Posted no later than
↳ CT - 2026 - Notice Of Funding Opportunity #26Ohs001 RHTP Health Care Coordination And Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence
July 7, 2026
Applications Due
↳ CT - 2026 - Notice Of Funding Opportunity #26Ohs001 RHTP Health Care Coordination And Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence
July 31, 2026
Review Period
↳ CT - 2026 - Notice Of Funding Opportunity #26Ohs001 RHTP Health Care Coordination And Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence
July 27, 2026 – August 14, 2026
Contract Negotiation Period
↳ CT - 2026 - Notice Of Funding Opportunity #26Ohs001 RHTP Health Care Coordination And Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence
Jan. 10; Apr. 12; Jul. 12; Oct. 11, 2027
Performance Reporting Quarterly
↳ CT - 2026 - Notice Of Funding Opportunity #26Ohs001 RHTP Health Care Coordination And Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence
Early 2027
Select PACE Organization
↳ CT - 2026 - Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Connecticut Public Informational Webinar July 21, 2026
August 17, 2026
Grant Awards Announced
↳ CT - 2026 - Notice Of Funding Opportunity #26Ohs001 RHTP Health Care Coordination And Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence
2028
Begin PACE Enrollment
↳ CT - 2026 - Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Connecticut Public Informational Webinar July 21, 2026
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This document provides instructions for CT OHS Rural Health Transformation Program grantees to prepare budgets in compliance with CMS guidelines. It emphasizes requirements and procedures for budgeting activities such as rural travel, community outreach, and remote patient monitoring devices, and references federal regulations for compliance. The guidance also helps applicants align their project budget documentation with standardized cost categories.
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This application solicits proposals from rural-serving health care providers and local health departments in Connecticut for projects using AI and remote patient monitoring technology under the RHTP. The program emphasizes measurable outcomes, rural focus, integration with Connecticut’s health information exchange, and use of innovative, sustainable technology. Major goals include better health access, improved chronic disease management, and sustainable care delivery with robust data integration. Key contacts: RHTP@ct.gov Event schedule: - Application Posted - 05/22/2026 - ET - Application Deadline - 07/07/2026 - 2:00 PM ET - RHTP@ct.gov (electronic submission)
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Connecticut received over $154M for comprehensive rural health transformation. Major investment areas include outdoor recreation for healthy aging, major advancements in mobile health and telehealth infrastructure, significant behavioral and mental health expansions, workforce incentives, and hospital right-sizing. Implementation led by DSS with sub-agencies supporting HIT, workforce, behavioral health, and hospital transformation. Key contacts: Mehul Dalal Event schedule: - Budget Period 1 Start - 12/29/2025 - Budget Period 1 End (performance period) - 10/30/2026 - Permissible Spending Deadline - 9/30/2027 - Document Update - 2026-04-07 - Connecticut Department of Social Services
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The Connecticut Department of Social Services leads the program, organizing dozens of projects across four core initiatives: population health outcomes, workforce, data and technology, and care transformation and stability. Key projects include a mobile clinic pilot with primary care and dental vans, a health workforce pipeline with the Area Health Education Center and UConn Health Center, and the deployment of community health navigators.
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The program focuses on reducing avoidable hospital utilization, enhancing chronic disease management, and supporting sustainable, technology-enabled care models integrated with Connecticut's health information exchange, Connie. A total of $1.8 million is available in Year 1, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000, and up to five grants anticipated. Eligible applicants include hospitals, FQHCs, behavioral health providers, medical practices, health departments, academic medical centers, and consortia with a clinical lead. Key contacts: Wendy Fuchs, MBA, FACHE Wendy.Fuchs@ct.gov Event schedule: - NOFO Question Submission Deadline - June 9, 2026 - ET - Application Due Date - July 7, 2026 - 2:00 PM ET
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