Bill > A3364

This bill clarifies the cap on fees that can be imposed and modifies the definition of a "participating county" under the "County Option Hospital Fee Program Act." The bill establishes the County Option Hospital Fee Program in the Department of Human Services to increase financial resources through the Medicaid program to support local hospitals and provide participating counties with new fiscal resources. The bill allows participating counties to impose a local healthcare-related fee on hospitals within their borders, subject to review and approval by the Commissioner of Human Services. The fee is capped at the aggregate amount specified in federal regulations minus one percent of total net patient revenues. The bill also outlines provisions related to the approval process, liability, and disproportionate share hospital payments.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3364