Hospital provider payment rates and federal rule changes
Summary
New federal Medicaid rules force the county to split hospital assessments into inpatient and outpatient pieces with a separate bank account. The FY2027 rate drops to 3%, raising about $26.5 million for health programs.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $26.5 million collected in FY2027, down from $34.8 million last year, drawing the fund balance down ~$10.9 million to ~$16 million.
County health programs funded by the provider participation fund.
The county's four hospitals pay the assessments, though at a lower rate than last year.
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