2017: SB 70 Hospital Medicaid Financing Program
Session 2017-18Senate bill 70 is a critical measure aimed at ensuring Georgia’s hospitals receive much-needed financial support. The bill is sponsored by Senator Butch Miller, R-Gainesville, and reauthorizes much needed payments to hospitals to obtain federal financial assistance for the state’s Medicaid program. Reauthorization of this financing program returns hundreds of millions in federal tax dollars to Georgia in order to provide financial stability and ensure our hospitals are able to continue providing quality care.
| Description | Sponsors | Bill Status | Chamber Position |
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Senate bill 70 is a critical measure aimed at ensuring Georgia’s hospitals receive much-needed financial support. The bill is sponsored by Senator Butch Miller, R-Gainesville, and reauthorizes much needed payments to hospitals to obtain federal financial assistance for the state’s Medicaid program. Reauthorization of this financing program returns hundreds of millions in federal tax dollars to Georgia in order to provide financial stability and ensure our hospitals are able to continue providing quality care. |
Effective Date 02/13/2017 |
