$197 Million Awarded for Oregon’s Rural Hospitals in 2027

Washington, D.C. —Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR) is pleased to announce that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has just awarded $197.3 million for fiscal year 2027 to improve and modernize rural health care in Oregon.

This fund is a continuation of the Big Beautiful Bill’s Rural Health Transformation Program, which awarded a similar amount to Oregon for the last year. 

So far in 2026, at least $16.4 million is being distributed to 42 “Immediate Impact Award” projects to support initiatives that address urgent and high-priority needs in rural communities. $80.1 million has also been distributed to 103 competitive “Catalyst Award” projects to improve and modernize health care access in areas like maternity care, primary care, senior care, and other critical projects. $21.7 million has also been provided for the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon. $35 million has been distributed among each of Oregon’s 35 rural hospitals, and $10 million has been distributed among each of Oregon’s 100 rural health clinics.

With 2027’s awarded funds, the Rural Health Transformation Program will support both the continuation of existing projects and the development of additional initiatives.

Congressman Bentz was the only member of Oregon’s congressional delegation to vote YES to fund improvements to the delivery of health care in rural Oregon. 

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