HomeLocal NewsNearly $12 Billion in Restored Medicaid Funding Could Benefit Healthcare in Big Spring and Howard CountyNearly $12 Billion in Restored Medicaid Funding Could Benefit Healthcare in Big Spring and Howard CountyThu, October 8, 2026 by KBest News SHARE NOW BIG SPRING, Texas - A major agreement restoring nearly $12 billion in federal Medicaid funding to Texas healthcare providers could significantly affect Big Spring and Howard County, where access to hospital services and specialized medical care remains a critical concern.

Governor Greg Abbott announced September 17 that Texas had secured the funding following months of negotiations with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

The money supports hospitals, physicians, rural clinics, nursing facilities, and behavioral health providers throughout Texas.