MS SB2912

Extends the automatic repeal date of Section 43-13-145 from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2021, maintaining provider assessments under the Mississippi Medicaid program.

Continues hospital assessments on non-Medicare inpatient days through fiscal year 2021, with assessment amounts ranging from $74 million to $104 million annually based on the state's Medicaid matching funds percentage.

Maintains assessments on nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and psychiatric residential treatment facilities based on licensed and occupied beds.

Exempts certain facilities from assessments, including those operated by the U.S. Veterans Administration, State Veterans Affairs Board, University of Mississippi Medical Center, and certain state agencies.

Assessment funds are deposited into the Medical Care Fund and used to support Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments, Medicare Upper Payment Limits (UPL) payments, and inpatient hospital access payments.