Guaranteeing Minimum Federal Funding for Safety-Net Hospitals.
This law ensures that hospitals treating a high number of Medicaid and uninsured patients in every state receive a minimum federal financial allocation of at least $20 million annually. This change aims to stabilize the finances of these critical safety-net hospitals, potentially improving access to healthcare for low-income citizens. The minimum funding takes effect starting in Fiscal Year 2025 and will be adjusted for inflation thereafter.
Key points
Establishes a minimum annual federal grant of $20 million for hospitals serving low-income patients (Disproportionate Share Hospitals or DSH).
The change is designed to protect and stabilize the finances of hospitals crucial for providing healthcare to the most vulnerable citizens.
The minimum financial support starts in Fiscal Year 2025 and will be adjusted annually for inflation starting in 2030.
Status:
Expired
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