Managed Care Organizations · Readiness · 4 min read
What's the first step for managed care organizations (MCOs) to access RHTP funding?
The first step for managed care organizations (MCOs) is to identify the state agency holding the RHTP award and monitor its solicitations, then map an existing or planned program to the right allowable-use categories. MCOs coordinate with state Medicaid and RHTP agencies, often co-funding or operationalizing programs for shared members.
Start with your state
Because states apply and are accountable; sub-recipients (providers, plans, vendors) deliver, your entry point is your state's mechanism, not CMS. Find the agency, read its plan, and watch for RFAs and grants.
Then map your program
Pick a program you can run well: for managed care organizations (MCOs), something like member outreach and care management for rural enrollees, and align it to evidence-based prevention and chronic-disease management, and additional uses that promote sustainable access with a measurement plan around HEDIS quality measures for rural members.
Frequently asked questions
- Where do I find my state's RHTP activity?
- The RHTP Tracker aggregates state and federal RHTP documents and opportunities so you can monitor each state's solicitations in one place.
Figures reflect the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program NOFO and the December 2025 award announcement. RHTP Tracker is an independent resource by Moodr Health and is not affiliated with CMS.