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CMS opened comments on a Medicaid financing rule that could limit provider taxes states use to fund care
CMS is taking comments through September 21 on a proposed Medicaid rule that would tighten limits on provider taxes states use to help finance coverage, with major budget and coverage implications for state governments, hospitals and beneficiaries.

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officialcms.govAmending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes Proposed Rule (CMS-2452-P)officialhhs.govProposed Rule: Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxesnewsccf.georgetown.eduCMS Issues New Rule Again Going Beyond H.R. 1 Requirements to Further Restrict State Use of Medicaid Provider Taxes
