This bill amends existing legislation regarding the uniform gross receipts assessment for ambulatory care facilities in New Jersey. It establishes that the assessment will be effective from July 1, 2025, through the last day of the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, rather than starting in Fiscal Year 2026 as previously stated. The assessment rate is set at 2.5 percent for each facility, with a cap of $2,000,000 on the annual assessment amount. Additionally, if federal approval for necessary Medicaid State plan amendments or waivers is not granted, the assessment will revert to the previous provisions until such approvals are received.

The bill also includes provisions for ambulatory care facilities that were previously exempt from the assessment, requiring them to report their gross receipts starting in Fiscal Year 2026. The language specifies that "operating room services" are defined as surgical or diagnostic procedures performed in a specifically equipped room. Furthermore, the bill mandates that facilities must pay their assessments in four installments, as determined by the commissioner, and outlines penalties for non-compliance with reporting requirements or for operating without a license.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 26:2H-18.57