Bill Directs $234 Million in Aid to Hospitals and Community Health Centers Around Massachusetts
(BOSTON—9/18/2025) The Massachusetts Legislature today enacted a supplemental budget bill that prioritizes care for the state’s most vulnerable populations by strategically targeting support to fiscally-strained hospitals and community health centers.
“Community health centers are the backbone of care for our most at-risk neighbors. By investing in these institutions, we ensure that the priority remains connecting people with the treatment they need and providing that care within their own communities,” said Senator Nick Collins. “This funding strengthens our commitment to equity in health care and helps safeguard access for those who need it most.”
The legislation addresses a widening fundi