§ 130078.6. — 130078.6. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 801, Sec. 5.)

(a)
If state funds are appropriated to the Small and Rural Hospital Relief Fund in the future for the purpose of complying with Section 130065, before being awarded state funds, a hospital that qualifies for assessment grants under this chapter shall submit financial information to the department, on a form as required by the department, related to all of the following:
(1)
Whether the hospital has attempted to secure other methods of funding for SPC-4D compliance, including federal funding, and if not, the reason why.
(2)
The accuracy of the hospital’s SPC-4D cost estimates and confirmation that the estimated costs are only for purposes of SPC-4D compliance.
(3)
The hospital’s need for assistance due to financial hardship and lack of ability to finance the required improvements, in order to access state funds.
(b)
In awarding grants, the department shall have the authority to deny any costs from the assessment completed pursuant to this chapter that the department determines are not necessary to comply with SPC-4D requirements.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 801, Sec. 5. (AB 869) Effective January 1, 2025.