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The $4.6 billion Community Health Center Fund expires in December 2026

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Community Health Center Fund and federal appropriationsDecision due

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 set the Community Health Center Fund at $4.6 billion for FY2026, but only through December 2026, breaking the usual five-year pattern. The short window slows hiring, delays capital projects and shortens planning for every health center.

Key points

  • The fund is $4.6 billion for FY2026 but runs only through December 2026. Past extensions usually ran five years.
  • It slows hiring and capital projects and shortens planning.
  • Every health center in the country is affected.

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Synergy Billing / Congress

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FQHC Talent. (2026, March 9). The $4.6 billion Community Health Center Fund expires in December 2026. Source: Synergy Billing / Congress. Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/chcf-authorization-cliff-dec-2026