• Amends Code Ch. 491 (Local Provider Participation Fund) and Ch. 492 (Low-Income Pool

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee · 2026-09-14 · agenda_item

This item concerns proposed changes to city codes related to local provider participation funds and low-income pool assessments. Specifically, it aims to add language that hospitals with approved or pending healthcare tax waivers from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will not be assessed under these programs. The proposed amendments are currently under review by the Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee. The nature of the emergency is to make these code changes effective before the upcoming special assessment process begins. This item does not describe a construction project, but rather a change in financial assessment rules for healthcare providers. Therefore, the primary opportunity lies with legal services and potentially financial consulting firms that can advise on compliance and impact.