Hospitals, private hospital assessment and Medicaid funding program sunset clause removed.

Summary

The bill eliminates the expiration date for the 6% assessment on privately operated hospitals that funds Medicaid hospital payments. By making the tax permanent, it secures ongoing revenue for the Hospital Assessment Account and Medicaid reimbursements. It primarily impacts private hospitals, the Alabama Medicaid Agency, and the state’s health‑care financing system.

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