TITLE 405 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Amends 405 IAC 1-8-5 and 405 IAC 1-10.5-7 to extend the hospital assessment fee that is imposed on certain hospitals. This rule amendment implements the assessment fee extension required by 2019 House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1001 (P.L. 108-2019) and 2021 HEA 1001 (P.L. 165-2021). These statutory changes are retroactively effective to July 1, 2019, and continue through June 30, 2023. Statutory authority: IC 12-15-1-10; IC 12-15-21-1; IC 12-15-21-2; IC 12-15-21-3; IC 16-21-10-16.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Keith McConomy

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration

Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W374

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 233-9640

keith.mcconomy@fssa.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-6 is:

Matthew Jaworowski

Small Business Ombudsman

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 650-0126

majaworowski@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-6, specifically IC 5-28-17-6(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20221214-IR-405220369NIA

Composed: May 03,2024 12:32:40PM EDT

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