§ 44–665.14. Federal Determination; Suspension and Termination of Assessment; and Applicability of fees.

(a) The fee imposed by § 44-665.13 shall be applicable as of October 1, 2024.

(b) The fee imposed by § 44-665.13 shall cease to be imposed, and any moneys remaining in the Fund shall be refunded to hospitals in proportion to the amounts paid by them if the payments under § 44-665.15 are not eligible for federal matching funds or if the fee is deemed to be an impermissible tax under section 1903(w) of the Social Security Act, approved July 30, 1965 (79 Stat. 349; 42 U.S.C. § 1396b(w)).

(c) The Department shall work with District hospitals and the District of Columbia Hospital Association to create a plan to address needs in the community, including:

(1) Maternal and child health outcomes;

(2) Discharge for long term care and transitions of care plans;

(3) Substance use; and

(4) Workforce pipelines.