AlabamaAlabama directs federal funds to rural health initiatives
Starting October 1, 2026, the law gives ADECA up to $203.4 million in federal funds for rural health initiatives and program costs through September 2027.
What it does
ADECA receives up to $203.4 million in federal funds for rural health work, including health initiatives and program administration.
Unspent funds remain available for the same purposes. Changing initiative amounts requires written state agreement and federal approval.
Argument forFunding rural care, maternal health, mental health, and emergency services could help communities address several health needs.
Argument againstUsing up to $20.3 million for administration, audits, and reports could leave less for the health initiatives funded by this appropriation.
More detail
The law provides up to $203,404,327 in federal funds to ADECA for the Rural Health Transformation Program. The funds support initiatives in health technology and cybersecurity, rural health, maternal and fetal health, workforce, cancer care, simulation training, emergency services, mental health, and rural health practices. Up to $20,340,432 may pay for program administration, audits, and required reports. The appropriation covers the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.
Unspent funds carry forward for the same purposes, and ADECA may seek to adjust initiative amounts with required approvals. These rules apply to funds appropriated for the program and to proposed changes in amounts for the listed initiatives. Before seeking federal approval to reallocate funds, ADECA’s director must obtain written agreement from a majority of the state finance director, the House Ways and Means General Fund chair, and the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund chair. If federal approval is changed or withheld, ADECA must follow CMS requirements. Spending must comply with federal rules and funding terms. Funds unspent on September 30, 2027, are reappropriated for the same purposes for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2027.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 13EnactedBecame Law
- Apr 9Ready to Enroll
- Apr 9EnrolledTo Governor
- Apr 9Signature Requested
- Apr 9Delivered to GovernorMinor
- Apr 8Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1283Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1283. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 7Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Apr 7Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Finance and Taxation General Fund)Minor
- Apr 2Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation General FundMinor
- Apr 2Pending Committee Action in Second House (Finance and Taxation General Fund)
- Apr 1Third Reading in House of Origin
- Vote recorded Third Reading in House of Origin. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1129. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 1Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1129Passed House
- Mar 19Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Ways and Means General Fund)Minor
- Mar 18Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Mar 12Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General FundMinor
- Mar 12Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Ways and Means General Fund)Introduced
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