Federal Policy · NH
CMS Awards New Hampshire $11 Million for Rural EMS Expansion
The Trump administration announced more than $11 million in federal funding to strengthen rural emergency medical services and expand mobile healthcare across New Hampshire. The award targets rural communities facing gaps in emergency response capacity and access to care. CMS did not specify the legal or funding mechanism behind the award in the announcement. The funding is intended to support EMS infrastructure and mobile care delivery in underserved rural areas of the state.
Why it mattersRural providers and state health officials in New Hampshire should track how these funds can be leveraged alongside Medicaid reimbursement to sustain emergency and mobile care access.