Wyoming

Announcement of the upcoming Rural Health Transformation Advisory Committee meeting to discuss Rural Health Transformation Fund awards. The meeting allows public attendance but no public comment due to award deliberation confidentiality. Key contacts: Monique McBride monique.mcbride@wyo.gov Event schedule: - Rural Health Transformation Advisory Committee Meeting - 08/11/2026 - 8:00 AM - Turntable room, Thyra Thomson State Office Building, 444 W. Collins Drive, Casper, Wyoming and virtual via Google Meet

Wyoming received final federal approval for a $205 million, five-year Rural Health Transformation Program funding to improve rural healthcare. The state engaged legislators, healthcare providers, and the public to design a plan that addresses rural and frontier healthcare needs while ensuring program compliance. Event schedule: - Obligation deadline for Year 1 funding - 10/31/2026

Utah DHHS is soliciting applications for the PATH 1.4 Community Care Hubs project under the Rural Health Transformation Program, with up to $18M anticipated over five years. Activities include developing rural CCH sites to improve preventive care, integrated behavioral health, and care coordination, serving 25 rural counties. No cost-sharing is required and the program is 100% federally funded. Key contacts: Christine Espinel; Karlee Walker Event schedule: - Application Deadline - 08/17/2026 - 5:00 PM MT - Online Qualtrics portal - Question Submission Deadline - 08/13/2026 - 5:00 PM MT - Final Q&A Page Update - 08/14/2026 - 5:00 PM MT - Anticipated Award Notification - 09/04/2026 - MT - Agreement Period Start - 09/21/2026 - MT - Agreement Period End - 09/30/2031 - MT

The Wyoming Department of Health opened Requests for Applications for Rural Health Transformation funding on July 1, 2026, aiming to enhance rural healthcare through advisory committee guidance and strategic funding. The program is aligned with state leadership and focused on improving rural health outcomes. Event schedule: - Rural Health Transformation Advisory Committee Meeting - August 11, 2026 - Rural Health Transformation Program RFAs Opened - July 1, 2026

The program includes 12 projects nested within four major initiatives: access to emergency medical care, rural workforce supply, health technology transformation, and the Make Wyoming Healthy Again campaign. Funding is provided through CMS award RHTCMS332082-01-02, with awards obligated by October 30, 2026, and costs expended by September 30, 2027. Applications for RFAs are due August 2, 2026. Event schedule: - RFA Application Deadline - August 2, 2026 - Midnight - RFPs Submission Deadline - July 31, 2026

Wyoming received a first-year federal award of $205 million to launch statewide Rural Health Transformation, aimed at improving access to emergency medical care, sustaining rural hospitals, and addressing critical workforce, maternal, and behavioral health challenges. Strategic priorities were developed through extensive public engagement, town halls, and surveys, directing funds and initiatives toward the most pressing needs in rural and frontier communities. The program employs targeted incentives, new technology platforms, and expanded workforce education to address longstanding disparities in rural health access and outcomes. Key contacts: Wyoming Hospital Association; Wyoming EMS Association; Wyoming Medical Society; University of Wyoming Event schedule: - Wyoming Department of Health RHTP document issue date - 2026-05-08 - Wyoming - SNAP waiver draft bill passed Joint Committee - 2025-10-16 - Wyoming Legislature - SNAP waiver bill introduction (expected) - 2026-02-01 - Wyoming Legislature - Wyoming Department of Health Report Publication - 2026-05-08

Wyoming's Rural Health Transformation Program aims to improve rural and frontier health using $200 million (requested) to address EMS, workforce, technology, and population health issues. The application addresses long-standing access challenges in EMS response, provider shortages, and maternal health deserts. Priorities were informed by 11 statewide town halls and an online survey with over 1,300 responses.

In SFY 2025, Wyoming Medicaid improved rural provider recruitment, increased reimbursement for key rural/maternity services, and advanced technology upgrades for program integrity and health information exchange. Major focus areas included modernizing eligibility renewals, launching preventive children's behavioral health services statewide, and preparing for the Rural Health Transformation process via workgroups and studies in rural-oriented services. Key contacts: Jesse Springer wdh-medicaid-communications@wyo.gov Event schedule: - Annual PCMH Round-up Conference - 04/2025 - MT - Casper, WY - CMS Approval of ABA Preventive Service - 10/31/2024

The 2023-2024 CAHPS Medicaid survey of Wyoming Children's Medicaid recipients had a 9.4% response rate with generally high satisfaction. Over 95% of families rated their children’s overall health as good, very good, or excellent. Opportunities for improvement include primary care appointment availability and specialist access. Event schedule: - CAHPS Medicaid Survey Fielding Start - 01/26/2024 - CAHPS Medicaid Survey Fielding End - 05/15/2024

The program supports chronic disease prevention, behavioral health, sustaining rural access to care, innovative care delivery and payment models, workforce development, technological solutions, and IT assistance. It involves a timeline of key milestones including funding awards, legislative actions, and contract execution throughout 2025 and 2026. Public meetings are held for award discussions with some opportunities for public virtual participation. Key contacts: Monique McBride monique.mcbride@wyo.gov Event schedule: - Rural Health Transformation Advisory Committee Meeting - August 11, 2026 - 8:00 AM MT - Turntable room, Thyra Thomson State Office Building, Casper, WY or Google Meet - First-year award announced - December 29, 2025 - Revised budget due to CMS - January 20, 2026 - Contract execution deadline - October 1, 2026

Reference: County Health Dept Seeks State Funds for Rural Health Initiatives Link: https://buckrail.com/county-health-dept-seeks-state-funds-for-rural-health-initiatives/

This FAQ provides guidance for applicants to the RHTP's technology challenge and initiative funding, clarifies multiple applications rules, and details cost eligibility. Entities may submit multiple applications for different initiatives and request administrative costs if justified, but indirect costs are not funded. Event schedule: - , 2026 - July 10 - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Pregnant By Choice is a Wyoming Medicaid program extending contraceptive coverage to women postpartum beyond the standard 60 days. It aims to reduce unintended pregnancies and improve maternal and child health by providing education, exams, and family planning services.