President's FY 2022 Budget Proposal Released

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released their FY 2022 Budget Proposal. The $6 trillion budget request calls for $845.384 million for the Title VII and Title VIII HRSA health workforce programs, a  $91.384 million (12.1%) increase from FY 2021 enacted levels. This includes an increase of $3.8 million (9%) for geriatric programs and a $75 million (50%) increase for mental and behavioral health and the BHWET program.

The President’s budget proposal may be accessed here. A fact sheet may be accessed here. A funding table on Title VII and Title VIII HRSA proposed funding may be accessed here. ASAHP’s coverage of the President’s FY 22 Budget Outline issued last month may be accessed here.