Bill > A02668

This bill amends the Public Health Law to provide that, starting on April 1, 2023 and subject to an appropriation, payment rates for services provided by rural hospitals designated as "critical access hospitals" under federal law will be equal to 101% of the facility's reasonable costs for providing such services to patients eligible for payments under this law. For facilities without adequate cost experience, the rates will be based on budgeted costs subsequently adjusted to 101% of reasonable actual costs. The implementation of these provisions is subject to the appropriation of funds specifically for this purpose.