25-646
Authorizing the City Manager to approve the write-off of non-collectible patient accounts designated as charity care charges, in the estimated amount of $1,990,110.80, for services provided between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024, in accordance with the Charity Care Policy under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Texas Ambulance Services Supplemental Payment Program (TASSPP). As a participant in this program, the City is eligible to receive an estimated reimbursement of $550,000.00 for charity care costs, with the final amount subject to the reduction percentage applied by the state. The effective date of this write-off is retroactive to September 30, 2024. Funds will be recorded under the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Ambulance Fund.
- Committee
- City Council
- Requested by
- Health
- Introduced
- April 4, 2025
- On agenda
- May 5, 2025
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