15-66-102. (Temporary) Utilization fee for inpatient bed days. (1) Each hospital in the state shall pay to the department a utilization fee:
     (a) in the amount of $19.43 for each inpatient bed day between January 1, 2004, and June 30, 2005;
     (b) in the amount of $29.75 for each inpatient bed day between July 1, 2005, and December 31, 2005;
     (c) in the amount of $27.70 for each inpatient bed day between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2006; and
     (d) after January 1, 2007, in an amount determined by rule as provided in subsection (2).
     (2) Prior to each calendar year that will be subject to the fee, the department by rule shall determine the amount of the fee, not to exceed $50, based upon:
     (a) an estimate of the unpaid medicaid hospital costs, total inpatient days, and the federal medical assistance percentages;
     (b) an estimate of any federal limit on federal financial participation for hospital services; and
     (c) an estimate of federal disproportionate share funds not matched by state general funds.
     (3) (a) All proceeds from the collection of utilization fees, including penalties and interest, must be deposited to the credit of the department of public health and human services in a state special revenue account as provided in 53-6-149.
     (b) A hospital may not place a fee created in this chapter on a patient's bill. (Void on occurrence of contingency--sec. 18, Ch. 390, L. 2003. Terminates June 30, 2007--secs. 4, 7, Ch. 606, L. 2005.)

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 390, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 606, L. 2005.