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Medicaid program; limitations on aggregate payments to disproportionate share hospitals: federal fiscal year
Abstract:
This notice announces the preliminary Federal fiscal year (FFY) 1994 national target and individual State allotments for Medicaid payment adjustments made to hospitals that serve a disproportionate number of Medicaid recipients and low-income patients with special needs. We are publishing this notice in accordance with the provisions of section 1923(f)(1)(C) of the Social Security Act (the Act) and implementing regulations at 42 CFR 447.297 through 447.299. The preliminary FFY 1994 State DSH allotments published in this notice will be superseded by final FFY 1994 DSH allotments to be published in the Federal Register by April 1, 1994.
Insights
This notice provides preliminary Federal fiscal year 1994 allotments for state Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments. These payments support hospitals serving many Medicaid and low-income patients, with final allotments due April 1, 1994.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Public Health
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Medicaid payment adjustments are crucial for hospitals serving vulnerable populations.
- Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) programs aim to support facilities with high numbers of Medicaid and low-income patients.
- Federal fiscal year (FFY) 1994 regulations guide these financial adjustments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To announce the preliminary national target and individual State allotments for FFY 1994 DSH payments.
- To inform stakeholders about the regulatory basis for these DSH allotments.
- To notify that final FFY 1994 DSH allotments will be published later.
Main Methods:
- The announcement is made in accordance with Section 1923(f)(1)(C) of the Social Security Act.
- Implementing regulations at 42 CFR 447.297 through 447.299 are referenced.
- Preliminary State DSH allotments for FFY 1994 are published.
Main Results:
- Preliminary FFY 1994 national target and State allotments for DSH payments are established.
- Hospitals serving a disproportionate number of Medicaid recipients and low-income patients with special needs are the focus.
- These preliminary allotments are subject to revision.
Conclusions:
- The notice serves as an official announcement of preliminary DSH allotments for FFY 1994.
- Stakeholders are informed of the upcoming finalization of these allotments.
- Compliance with the Social Security Act and federal regulations is maintained.