Fla. Stat. 409.9118
Disproportionate share program for specialty hospitals
(1)
The following formula shall be used by the agency to calculate the total amount earned for hospitals that participate under this section:TAE = (MD/TMD) x TA
Where:
TAE = total amount earned by a specialty hospital.
TA = total appropriation for payments to hospitals that qualify under this program.
MD = total Medicaid days for each qualifying hospital.
TMD = total Medicaid days for all hospitals that qualify under this program.
(2)
In order to receive payments under this section, a hospital must be licensed in accordance with part I of chapter 395, to participate in the Florida Title XIX program, and meet the following requirements:Be certified or certifiable to be a provider of Title XVIII services.Receive inpatient clients through referrals or admissions from county public health departments, as defined in chapter 154.Require a diagnosis for the control of active tuberculosis or a history of noncompliance with prescribed drug regimens for the treatment of tuberculosis for admissions for inpatient treatment.Retain a contract with the Department of Health to accept clients for admission and inpatient treatment pursuant to s. 392.62.(a)
Be certified or certifiable to be a provider of Title XVIII services.(b)
Receive inpatient clients through referrals or admissions from county public health departments, as defined in chapter 154.(c)
Require a diagnosis for the control of active tuberculosis or a history of noncompliance with prescribed drug regimens for the treatment of tuberculosis for admissions for inpatient treatment.(d)
Retain a contract with the Department of Health to accept clients for admission and inpatient treatment pursuant to s. 392.62.
Source:
Section 409.9118 — Disproportionate share program for specialty hospitals, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0409.9118 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).