HR 3806
SAFE Hospitals Act of 2021
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Bill overview
The SAFE Hospitals Act of 2021 aims to improve Medicaid funding for hospitals, particularly disproportionate share hospitals (DSHs), which serve a high percentage of low-income patients. It requires states to use a payment methodology that prioritizes DSH payments based on hospital tiers determined by Medicaid inpatient and low-income utilization rates. The bill also incorporates state poverty levels into the calculation of DSH allotments, with a phased-in implementation over 10-15 years. Finally, it modifies payment caps and qualification requirements for DSH hospitals.
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