PLACEMENT: Consent
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ APPROVAL OF INDIGENT HOSPITALIZATION ACCOUNTS LIST FOR DISBURSEMENT VIA CHECKS AND ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS TO COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Pursuant to Chapter 136.06, Florida Statutes, checks, and electronic payments issued by the Board of County Commissioners are to be recorded in the Board meeting minutes. In compliance with statutory requirements, the Indigent Hospitalization Accounts List is added to the Consent Agenda for approval by the Board of County Commissioners. This Indigent Hospitalization Accounts List is for accounts from June, July and August 2026, that were approved in accordance with Martin County Ordinance 1278 (approved by the Board of County Commissioners on September 29, 2026).
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Sherilyn Scraders
Title: Human Services and Veterans Services Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: Michelle Miller, Human Services Director
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Pursuant to Section 163.31, General Ordinances, Martin County Code, the County levies a tax for the purpose of providing funds for payment of health care services for residents of Martin County. The revenues from this tax are paid into the County health care fund and utilized in accordance with Section 163.32, General Ordinances, Martin County Code. The Indigent Hospitalization Assistance Program is funded by the health care fund.
The Indigent Hospitalization Assistance Program assists with payment of hospital charges incurred by a qualified Martin County resident during the first 12 days of any hospital stay, at a maximum rate of $918.54 per day. The total assistance allowable for an individual per hospital stay is $11,022.48. Assistance may be provided for more than one hospital stay.
Program funding may also be used to assist with payment of physician bills resulting from emergency services pro...
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