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DSH Allotment (Disproportionate Share Hospital Allotment)

Federal funds provided to states to help hospitals that treat a high percentage of uninsured patients and those on Medicaid, who often don't fully cover the cost of their care.

Title XIX of the Social Security Act

The section of federal law that established and governs the Medicaid program, which provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families.

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period that a government or business uses for budgeting and accounting, often different from the calendar year. The U.S. federal government's fiscal year runs from October 1st to September 30th.

TennCare Demonstration Project

A special agreement between the federal government and Tennessee that allows the state to operate its Medicaid program (TennCare) with more flexibility than standard federal rules, often with specific terms about funding, including DSH funds.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, used to track inflation and the cost of living.

Low DSH State

A classification of states under federal Medicaid rules that generally receive smaller DSH allotments compared to other states, with specific rules for how their annual allotments are calculated and increased.