Illinois
$193M first-year CMS award (FY2026)Illinois received $193.4 million for calendar year 2026. HFS will use it to strengthen rural care and access; later years are funded through annual decisions.
Here's what Illinois is building — and where Beam fits.
How Illinois Is Allocating the Money
A full funding split was not verified. The official state program has the latest plan and notices.
$193M
first-year CMS award (FY2026)
3
Initiatives
0
Beam fits
Transforming Rural Healthcare (application category)
Funding split not published
Supporting transforming rural healthcare (application category) programs across Illinois's rural communities.
Overcoming Geographic Barriers to Care (application category)
Funding split not published
Supporting overcoming geographic barriers to care (application category) programs across Illinois's rural communities.
Building a Resilient Rural Workforce (application category)
Funding split not published
Supporting building a resilient rural workforce (application category) programs across Illinois's rural communities.
These are verified program work areas. A full funding split is not shown.
Where Illinois Is in the Process
Facts reviewed Nov 10, 2026.
Includes the approved project narrative, budget documents, fact sheet, and FAQs.
Local Champions in Illinois
RHTP is administered at the state level, with active involvement from federal legislators, state agencies, and regional health institutions.
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Program lead
Leads the state program as stated on its official page.
Where Beam Fits Into Illinois's Plan
Virtual specialist care may fit these goals. This is our view, not state approval or a promise of funding.
Outcomes data and CMS reporting — every Beam interaction generates reportable metrics your program needs.
White-label deployment — Beam runs under your brand, integrated into existing clinical workflows.
If your network is evaluating partners for these initiatives — or if you're a rural hospital trying to understand how to qualify — that's the conversation we want to have.
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