RELATING TO HOSPITAL MANDATORY PAYMENTS

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

This legislative item, File Number 261236, is an ordinance relating to hospital mandatory payments. It 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 is currently in the Safety and Health Committee. It was introduced on 7/6/2026 and tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on 7/21/2026. The ordinance aims to streamline procedures and adapt to evolving federal Medicaid supplemental payment requirements.