This bill establishes criteria for specialty hospitals serving children up to 30 years old.

This bill defines a "specialty hospital" as a nonprofit organization serving individuals up to 30 years old, with over 60% of patients receiving medical assistance. It mandates the establishment of formal criteria for patient admission, discharge, and care. The Department of Health and Human Services must notify specialty hospitals of significant federal Medicaid reimbursement changes and collaborate to mitigate negative impacts. The Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing must adopt rules for patient discharge criteria.

This bill establishes criteria for specialty hospitals serving children up to 30 years old.

This bill defines a "specialty hospital" as a nonprofit organization serving individuals up to 30 years old, with over 60% of patients receiving medical assistance. It mandates the establishment of formal criteria for patient admission, discharge, and care. The Department of Health and Human Services must notify specialty hospitals of significant federal Medicaid reimbursement changes and collaborate to mitigate negative impacts. The Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing must adopt rules for patient discharge criteria.