RELATING TO HOSPITAL MANDATORY PAYMENTS

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

This is a legislative item, an ordinance relating to hospital mandatory payments, amending Article IV of Chapter 18 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was introduced on 7/20/2026, adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, and is scheduled for a public hearing and second reading on 9/1/2026 before the Board of County Commissioners. The ordinance revises definitions, authorizes electronic signatures and delivery, recognizes waivers from CMS, expands Medicaid supplemental payment programs, revises petition and notice procedures, authorizes payment plans, and authorizes suspension or termination of mandatory payments by resolution. No specific project site, address, parcel, size, or zoning change is stated. The document is a legislative matter, not a development project. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated. The prime sponsor is Sen. Rene Garcia. The file number is 261352. The original item is under file no. 261236. The ordinance was adopted on first reading with a public hearing scheduled for 9/1/2026 and a Safety and Health Committee meeting on 9/8/2026.