RELATING TO HOSPITAL MANDATORY PAYMENTS

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · ordinance

Miami-Dade County is considering an ordinance (File Number: 261236) to amend Article IV of Chapter 18 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to Hospital Mandatory Payments. The proposed changes include revising definitions, authorizing electronic signatures and document delivery, recognizing waivers from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expanding the scope of Medicaid Supplemental Payment Programs, revising petition, review, and notice procedures, authorizing payment plans, and allowing for the suspension or termination of mandatory payments by resolution. The ordinance is currently in the Safety and Health Committee. The Board of County Commissioners tentatively scheduled a public hearing for July 21, 2026. The ordinance aims to streamline processes and adapt to evolving federal Medicaid supplemental payment requirements.