New York A07220 amends the general hospital indigent care pool and funding for safety net and enhanced safety net hospitals.

New York A07220 amends the public health law to adjust funding for safety net and enhanced safety net hospitals. It allocates funds for Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payments and modifies the indigent care pool. The bill also introduces criteria for qualifying safety net hospitals and adjusts payments based on patient demographics and hospital financial status. Effective April 1, 2026, the Department of Health can pay public general hospitals additional funds for inpatient services.

New York A07220 amends the general hospital indigent care pool and funding for safety net and enhanced safety net hospitals.

New York A07220 amends the public health law to adjust funding for safety net and enhanced safety net hospitals. It allocates funds for Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payments and modifies the indigent care pool. The bill also introduces criteria for qualifying safety net hospitals and adjusts payments based on patient demographics and hospital financial status. Effective April 1, 2026, the Department of Health can pay public general hospitals additional funds for inpatient services.