• Amends Code Ch. 491 (Local Provider Participation Fund) and Ch. 492 (Low-Income Pool Assessment) to add language that any hospital subject to an approved or pending healthcare tax waiver from or with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) shall not be assessed as part of these programs

Rules Committee · 2026-09-14 · agenda_item

This item concerns proposed changes to the City of Jacksonville's Code of Ordinances, specifically Chapters 491 and 492, related to local provider participation funds and low-income pool assessments. The proposed amendment would exempt hospitals that have an approved or pending healthcare tax waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from being assessed under these programs. The city is acting on this matter due to an emergency to ensure the code changes are in place before the next special assessment period begins. This is a planned action currently under review by the Rules Committee. The work involves legal review, code amendment processing, and potentially administrative adjustments to assessment calculations. Local businesses involved in legal services, government consulting, and administrative support may find opportunities related to understanding and implementing these code changes. Engaging early allows for better preparation as the review process moves forward.