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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the calculation of reimbursement rates to disproportionate share hospitals. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase reimbursement rates for disproportionate share hospitals (DSHs) - healthcare facilities that serve a large number of Medicaid and uninsured patients. Specifically, the bill proposes to add a 3% increase to the inpatient and outpatient payment amounts for DSHs, on top of any existing Medicaid payment adjustments. Additionally, the bill requires the executive office to provide a supplemental payment of at least $15 million for inpatient and outpatient behavioral and mental health services provided by DSHs, with a focus on services for children and adolescents, subject to federal approval and availability of federal funding.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2800 (on 03/31/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S796 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S796.pdf |
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