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Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments

Additional federal funds provided to hospitals that treat a significantly high number of low-income patients, often those covered by Medicaid or who are uninsured, to help cover the costs of uncompensated care.

Medicaid program

A joint federal and state program that provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families, including children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

Social Security Act

A landmark law enacted in 1935 that created a system of social insurance, including programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid (Title XIX).

Title XIX

The section of the Social Security Act that established the Medicaid program.

Federal fiscal year

The accounting period for the U.S. government, which begins on October 1st and ends on September 30th of the following year.