Provides for the calculation and analysis of certain health center costs.

The bill amends the public health law to establish a method for calculating and analyzing costs for federally qualified health centers. It mandates that the Department of Health analyze actual costs filed by these centers and adjust rates using the FQHC Market Basket inflator. The bill ensures that no facility is subject to a rate lower than what was applied prior to September 30, 2026. It also requires the department to develop updated rates of payment every three years, starting April 1, 2026.

Provides for the calculation and analysis of certain health center costs.

The bill amends the public health law to establish a method for calculating and analyzing costs for federally qualified health centers. It mandates that the Department of Health analyze actual costs filed by these centers and adjust rates using the FQHC Market Basket inflator. The bill ensures that no facility is subject to a rate lower than what was applied prior to September 30, 2026. It also requires the department to develop updated rates of payment every three years, starting April 1, 2026.