RELATING TO HOSPITAL MANDATORY PAYMENTS

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

This ordinance amends Article IV of Chapter 18 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, concerning hospital mandatory payments. Key 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, and revising petition, review, and notice procedures. It also authorizes payment plans and allows for the suspension or termination of mandatory payments by resolution. The ordinance aims to streamline processes and adapt to evolving federal Medicaid supplemental payment requirements. It was introduced on 7/20/2026 and tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on 7/21/2026.