Bill > HR3581

This bill aims to delay reductions in Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments under Medicaid. DSH payments are additional funds provided to hospitals that serve a large number of low-income patients. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law by shifting the period for DSH payment reductions from 2026-2028 to 2029-2031. The bill also adjusts a related date reference from 2027 to 2031. By delaying these payment reductions, the bill provides financial relief to hospitals that care for vulnerable patient populations, giving them more time to adapt to potential changes in Medicaid funding. The proposed changes are technical in nature and primarily involve modifying specific date ranges in the existing Social Security Act, with the goal of maintaining current funding levels for hospitals that serve a high proportion of Medicaid and uninsured patients.

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