RELATING TO HOSPITAL MANDATORY PAYMENTS

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

This ordinance, File Number 261352, relates to hospital mandatory payments and proposes amendments to Article IV of Chapter 18 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Key changes include revising definitions, authorizing electronic signatures and document delivery, recognizing waivers granted by 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 aims to streamline processes, recognize federal waivers, and adapt to evolving Medicaid supplemental payment requirements. It was introduced on 7/20/2026 and is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on 9/1/2026 as Agenda Item 5.