Minnesota bill SF5235 temporarily suspends hospital surcharge, sets new base year for hospital rates, and authorizes rule waivers for certain.

Minnesota bill SF5235 introduces several changes to hospital payment rates and surcharges. It temporarily suspends the hospital surcharge, effective from July 1, 2026, which previously required hospitals to pay a percentage of net patient revenues to the medical assistance account. The bill also establishes a new base year for hospital rates in the medical assistance program, ensuring that rates are rebased to reflect changes in hospital costs.

Minnesota bill SF5235 temporarily suspends hospital surcharge, sets new base year for hospital rates, and authorizes rule waivers for certain.

Minnesota bill SF5235 introduces several changes to hospital payment rates and surcharges. It temporarily suspends the hospital surcharge, effective from July 1, 2026, which previously required hospitals to pay a percentage of net patient revenues to the medical assistance account. The bill also establishes a new base year for hospital rates in the medical assistance program, ensuring that rates are rebased to reflect changes in hospital costs.