What's happening
This bill repeals Section 2807-d of the public health law, removing certain hospital assessments in New York.
Why it matters
Repealing Section 2807-d could reduce or eliminate certain financial charges that hospitals previously paid to the state. , potentially affecting hospital operating budgets and their ability to fund care for uninsured or underinsured patients.
Hospitals may experience changes in their revenue streams or financial obligations. , which could translate to shifts in how hospitals budget for staff, services, or capital improvements—potentially impacting patient care and local employment.
The repeal could have downstream effects on state health funding. , as the assessment may have contributed to funds used for Medicaid or other health initiatives, possibly leading to funding gaps that could affect health care access or quality for vulnerable populations.
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End Hospital Assessments
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3305
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 20, 2017
Introduced by Sen. RITCHIE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to repeal certain provisions of the public health law, in relation to hospital assessments
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 2807-d of the public health law is REPEALED.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06753-01-7
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Title of bill
An act to repeal certain provisions of the public health law, in relation to hospital assessments
Purpose
To eliminate the provision mandating hospitals to charge assessments on earnings from all patient care services provided.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 Repeals section 2807-d of the Public Health Law. Section 2 provides an effective date.
Justification
Currently, section 2807-d of the Public Health Law imposes an assessment to hospitals on their gross receipts received from all patient care services. Said fee is charged to all payers, including Medicaid, private insurance and self-pay. For countless individuals and families this charge is a financial burden, which many are unable to pay for. By eliminating this charge, we can ensure that patients are able to receive the care they need and without saddling those paying for care with any additional expenses
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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