Bill > S2552

This bill clarifies the cap on fees that can be imposed under the "County Option Hospital Fee Program Act" and modifies the definition of a "participating county" under the Act. The bill specifies that the fee imposed by a participating county cannot exceed the aggregate amount specified in federal regulations minus one percent of the hospital's total net patient revenues. It also requires participating counties to consult with affected hospitals and obtain attestations from hospitals that may receive Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare payments exceeding their disproportionate share hospital limit, to ensure compliance with federal payment limits. Additionally, the bill states that neither the state nor the participating county shall be liable for any unpaid fees or impermissible expenditures, with the exception of the period when the county or Medicaid Managed Care Organization is in possession of the payments prior to disbursement.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2552