Daines Secures Almost $200 Million to Support Montana’s Rural Healthcare Providers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE –U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be directing $199,485,740 to support 121 rural healthcare providers in Montana during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. “These resources are vital for Montana’s critical access hospitals, rural health clinics, and community health centers that have been in desperate need of relief during these challenging times,” Daines said. “I will continue working to ensure that Montana’s hospitals and healthcare providers are equipped to care for our communities across the state.” Daines fought to secure $100 billion in the Phase Three Coronavirus Economic Recovery Package
Daines Secures $300,000 for Access to Community Resources for Montana Seniors, Montanans with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE –U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be directing $300,000 to support older Montanans and those with disabilities connect with community resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is about getting Montana seniors and those with disabilities access to the critical resources they need to stay safe and healthy during this Coronavirus pandemic,” Daines said. “I will continue fighting to ensure that all Montanans, including those most at risk to this virus, receive the care and support they need as we work to overcome this crisis.” Daines fought to secure
Daines Secures Over $9 Million for Montana Higher Education Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE –U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the U.S. Department of Education will be directing $8,417,240 through the Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEER) Fund to support Montana tribal colleges, community colleges and low-income students amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Additional funds of $715,380 will be directed to eligible Montana colleges. “This is about ensuring tribal colleges, community colleges and low income students receive the relief they need during this Coronavirus pandemic,” Daines said. “I am committed to supporting all Montana students during these challenging times.” The $8,417,240 will be distributed to the following: $7,634,068 to Tribally Controlled Colleges and
Daines Works with Trump to Secure & Deliver Critical PPE, Testing Supplies for Montana During Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE –U.S. Senator Steve Daines today shared updated numbers from the White House on the amount of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and testing supplies Montana has received during the coronavirus pandemic. Daines specifically worked with the Trump administration to ensure Montana received this support. “Working with President Trump, I’ve helped secure critical PPE and testing supplies for Montana to help keep our communities, families and healthcare professionals safe and healthy,” Daines said. “I am grateful for President Trump’s support and I will continue fighting to ensure the needs of Montanans are met and we prioritize public health as we work to
Daines Urges Greater Support for Montana Seniors and Healthcare Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE –U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Azar and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Verma urging them to ensure access to audio-only telephone-based services during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is vital for Medicare patients who live in communities that lack sufficient broadband and internet connectivity. “In order to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries in all regions of the country can have access to health care services during this time, we strongly urge you to address Medicare payment differences that exist between audio-visual telehealth services and audio-only medical
Daines Secures Over $13 Million for Montana’s Health Providers Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE –U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be directing $13,193,537 to support 69 healthcare providers in Montana in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. This distribution includes the over $600,000 in funding secured for Shodair Children’s Hospital. “This is about delivering much needed relief for Montana’s healthcare providers who are on the frontlines of this coronavirus pandemic,” Daines said. “I will continue working to ensure our hospitals and health providers have the resources they need to serve our communities as we work to safely reopen the economy.” This funding is
Daines Secures Over $1.8 Million to Support Disabled Adults, MT Housing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE –U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $1,820,929 will be directed towards supporting disabled adults and Montana public housing during the Coronavirus pandemic. “It is important we have the resources needed to support those with disabilities who are at a high risk for Coronavirus and to protect the health of Montanans in public housing during this pandemic,” Daines said. “I’m glad to have fought for these critical funds and I will continue working to ensure all Montanans have the resources needed as we work to overcome this crisis.” For more information on the funding, click HERE. Daines fought to
Daines Successfully Secures Expanded Eligibility for Montana Seasonal Businesses, Workers Under PPP
U.S. SENATE –U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced he successfully had the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) guidelines expanded to offer fair relief for Montana seasonal businesses and workers. “This is about ensuring Montana’s seasonal small businesses and workers are eligible for relief during the coronavirus pandemic,” Daines said. “Over 10% of Montana workers are seasonal employees and the way the Paycheck Protection Program was originally written, those workers and small businesses would’ve had a much harder time getting relief. I am thankful to the Trump administration for acting swiftly on my request to expand the program to help Montana workers
Daines Secures Over $600,000 for Shodair Children’s Hospital Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE–U.S. Senator Steve Daines today secured $642,118 for Shodair Children’s Hospital amid the Coronavirus pandemic. This follows Daines request to U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Azar urging the next round of hospital and provider funding under the Phase Three Coronavirus Economic Recovery Package to target the needs of Montana’s rural providers and children’s hospitals, including Shodair Children’s Hospital in Helena. “This funding ensures Shodair Children’s Hospital has the resources it needs to treat young Montanans during this public health crisis,” Daines said. “I’m glad the Trump administration acted quickly on my request to get this done for