Bill > SB145

This bill removes the sunset clause, or expiration date, from provisions related to a private hospital assessment and Medicaid funding program in Alabama, meaning these programs will continue indefinitely rather than ending after fiscal year 2028. Specifically, it extends the assessment on privately operated hospitals, which is a percentage of their net patient revenue, and ensures the continued operation of the Hospital Assessment Account, a dedicated fund for these payments. The bill also adjusts how hospital payments are calculated, referencing current fiscal year data instead of specific past years, and clarifies that certain hospital payments, including inpatient and outpatient access payments, will continue to be made as long as federal matching funds are available. Additionally, it repeals a section related to the termination of the Hospital Provider Privilege Tax and sets an effective date of October 1, 2026.

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