Bill > SB2190

This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to clarify and expand the definition of "Safety-Net Hospitals" and add a new funding mechanism for certain hospitals. The bill defines a Safety-Net Hospital as an Illinois hospital that is licensed as a general acute care or pediatric hospital, is classified as a disproportionate share hospital, and meets specific criteria related to Medicaid Inpatient Utilization Rate (MIUR) and charity care. MIUR is calculated by comparing the number of inpatient days for Medicaid-eligible patients to the total number of inpatient days, while "charity percent" measures the ratio of charity charges to total hospital charges. The bill extends the qualification period for Safety-Net Hospitals through December 31, 2026, and allows hospitals that would have qualified in previous rate years to maintain their status. Though the government summary mentions an add-on payment of at least $35,000,000 per hospital per year, the specific payment details are not evident in the provided XML text. The bill uses technical terms like OBRA form (a data collection document) and defines a "rate year" as the 12-month period beginning on October 1, providing a clear framework for hospital classification and potential financial support.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2190&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104