Medicaid DSH Payment Cuts

Advocacy Issue: Medicaid DSH Payment Cuts

The Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program provides essential financial assistance to hospitals that care for our nation’s most vulnerable populations — children, impoverished, disabled and elderly. Medicaid DSH payment reductions are scheduled to be implemented on Oct. 1, 2023 when $8 billion in reductions take effect.

AHA Position

Congress should provide relief from the Medicaid DSH cuts in fiscal year (FY) 2024 given the vital need for the program.

Key Resources

Related Resources

Testimony
AHA Statement Opposing House Energy & Commerce Committee Bill Markup
Public
Testimony
AHA Statement to the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee
Public
Action Alert
Urge Your Reps to Sign House ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter, Sponsor Bill to Stop Medicaid DSH Payment Cuts
Member Non-Fed
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet: Medicaid DSH Program
Public
Letter/Comment
AHA Letter in Support of Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act (H.R. 2665)
Letter/Comment
Hospital Organizations Urge Congress to Prevent Medicaid DSH Cuts
Public