Sen. Tim Scott Applauds $200 Million Rural Health Care Investment for South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today released the following statement on the Trump administration's announcement that South Carolina will receive more than $200 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program:

"Access to health care should not be determined by one's ZIP code. The $50 billion investment in rural health care established through the Working Families Tax Cut, which was advanced by Republican Members of Congress and signed into law by President Trump, demonstrates our commitment to improving life for every American," said Sen. Scott. "I was proud to champion this historic funding that will benefit South Carolinians by ensuring rural families in the Palmetto State and nationwide have access to life-saving care closer to home."

The Working Families Tax Cut authorized the Rural Health Transformation Program, and all 50 states will benefit from the $50 billion initiative, marking the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history.

The funds allocated to South Carolina will support initiatives such as expanding telehealth and improving chronic disease management, including Sickle Cell Disease, both issues that Sen. Scott has long championed.

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