General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Department of Health to assist rural public hospitals at high financial risk.

This bill appropriates $150 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Department of Health for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly assists rural public hospitals identified as being at high financial risk. The funds will be distributed by the State Treasurer to support these hospitals' operations. The bill specifies no additional mechanisms beyond the allocation amount and timeframe.