SilverSummit Healthplan Invests $650,000 to Strengthen Rural Healthcare Access Across Nevada

Date: 02/16/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Hannah Reizenstein
The Ferraro Group: 775-420-6296

Funding Supports 13 Critical Access Hospitals Through Medicaid Managed Care Expansion

TOWN, NV – Jan. 20, 2026 – SilverSummit Healthplan announced a $650,000 investment to strengthen healthcare access in rural communities across Nevada. The funding will support operations for 13 Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics, new to the state’s Medicaid Managed Care program in 2026.

Each eligible Critical Access Hospital or Rural Health Clinic will receive $25,000 in both 2025 and 2026 to help establish the infrastructure and workforce capacity needed to successfully participate in Medicaid Managed Care. The initiative builds on the strong foundation these providers have already established, ensuring they can continue delivering exceptional, patient-centered care— while enhancing their ability to reach and care for even more individuals in newly expanded Medicaid Managed Care rural communities.

“By investing in provider infrastructure and expanding capacity, we are not only strengthening support for healthcare professionals but also ensuring that patients across our communities continue to have access to the care they need,” said Sarah Fox, Plan Chief Operating Officer at SilverSummit Healthplan. “At SilverSummit Healthplan, we remain committed to supporting a robust healthcare system for all.”

Critical Access Hospitals are essential community institutions, offering comprehensive health services to individuals and families in Nevada’s rural and frontier regions. These hospitals are an important part of the local healthcare network, providing reliable care close to home for residents who might otherwise have to travel long distances. SilverSummit Healthplan recognizes and supports the significant contribution these hospitals make to the well-being of their communities.

This latest commitment builds on SilverSummit Healthplan’s record of investing over $23 million in Community Investments since 2022, including $2.1 million dedicated in the past two years to expanding the healthcare workforce and strengthening provider capacity across Nevada. The 2025–2026 investment emphasizes the organization's continued focus on the needs of rural healthcare providers and its mission to make healthcare accessible for all Nevadans.

About SilverSummit Healthplan
SilverSummit Healthplan (SilverSummit) is a managed care plan that provides health insurance to the people of Nevada. Established in 2017, SilverSummit exists to improve the health of its members through focused, compassionate and coordinated care. SilverSummit is a Centene Corporation company. For more information, visit www.silversummithealthplan.com or visit silversummithealthplan.com/caringforNV