Hospital Providers

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has several distinct payment programs for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. 

Click below to access programs.

• Inpatient Prospective Payment System 
• Outpatient Cost Settlement
• Supplemental Payment 
• Hospital Statistical and Reimbursement Reports
• Provider Fee Payments 
• Indigent Care Trust Fund

DCH agencies that support Georgia hospitals:

• Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, Office of Health Planning - Works with hospitals in Georgia to ensure access to necessary medical services, administers the Certificate of Need program, and collects and analyzes information about the state's health care system
• Medicaid (Division of Medical Assistance)
• PeachCare for Kids® - Provides health coverage for uninsured children
• Office of Rural Health Services - Assists rural hospitals through the Hospital Services program. Designated hospitals receive enhanced reimbursement from Medicaid and the State Health Benefit Plan
• State Health Benefit Plan (Division of Public Employee Health Benefits) - Pays hospitals and doctors claims for services to plan members
• General Counsel Division - Gives pertinent information involved in the CON process