Section 12-8-6.5-13.5 - Report concerning Medicaid reimbursement rates(a) Before November 1, 2023, the office of the secretary shall research and compile data concerning the following: (1) The total Medicaid reimbursement for: (A) inpatient hospital services;(B) outpatient hospital and clinical services; and(C) professional hospital services; distinguishing base rates, supplemental payment rates, and any other payment that contributes to total Medicaid reimbursement for Indiana and all states in the United States.
(2) The national average Medicaid reimbursement rate for the services described in subdivision (1).(b) Not later than December 1, 2023, the office shall prepare a report of the office's findings under subsection (a) and submit the report to:(1) the health care cost oversight task force established by IC 2-5-47; and(2) the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. The report must include base Medicaid reimbursement rates for each state and a comparison with Indiana base Medicaid reimbursement rates.
(c) This section expires January 1, 2024.Added by P.L. 203-2023,SEC. 4, eff. 7/1/2023.