Minnesota HF4143 temporarily halts the hospital surcharge effective July 1, 2026.

Minnesota HF4143 amends the state statutes to temporarily stop the assessment of a hospital surcharge, effective July 1, 2026. This surcharge, which was initially set at 1.4 percent and later increased to 1.56 percent of net patient revenues, is not an allowable cost for rate setting purposes. The bill's changes will be effective the day following final enactment.

Minnesota HF4143 temporarily halts the hospital surcharge effective July 1, 2026.

Minnesota HF4143 amends the state statutes to temporarily stop the assessment of a hospital surcharge, effective July 1, 2026. This surcharge, which was initially set at 1.4 percent and later increased to 1.56 percent of net patient revenues, is not an allowable cost for rate setting purposes. The bill's changes will be effective the day following final enactment.