How WA’s $181M in rural health funding stacks up with other states

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: January 7, 2026

Words: 950

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Washington is set to receive $181 million in federal funding this year to boost rural health care amid drastic Medicaid cuts.

The hefty sum falls below what the Trump administration gave to some other states, and the rough average of $200 million to each. But the state is in the middle of the pack when it comes to funding per rural resident.

The return on Washington’s application for $1 billion over the …

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