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GuamBill No. 118-38 (COR)38th Guam Legislature (2025-2026)legislatureWALLET
AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 58128.8 TO CHAPTER 58, TITLE 12, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING AN UNPLEDGED BUSINESS PRIVILEGE TAX REBATE ON MEDICAID RECEIPTS, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “GUAM MEDICAID ACCESS ENHANCEMENT ACT.”
Sponsored By: Sabrina Salas Matanane (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Business tax rebates for Medicaid providers
Starting with tax periods that begin January 1, 2025, Guam healthcare providers that bill Medicaid can claim business tax rebates. The base rebate is 20% of Medicaid receipts, excluding the federal share. Providers also get an extra 20% for each qualified healthcare professional who serves Medicaid patients. They get another 20% for each qualifying, staffed service location on Guam with regular hours. The total rebate cannot be more than the Business Privilege Tax owed on Medicaid receipts. Providers must apply to GEDA and submit Medicaid receipts and details on licensed staff and locations; GEDA checks with DPHSS. GEDA and DPHSS issue program rules within 90 days of enactment.
Tough penalties for false rebate claims
GEDA and DPHSS run audits of rebate claims. Providers must keep records for three years after the tax period. If a provider knowingly gives false information, it must repay improper rebates. It also owes 10% interest per year and a penalty equal to 50% of the improper rebates. That provider is barred from rebates for five years.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Sabrina Salas Matanane
Republican • legislature
Cosponsors
Christopher M. Dueñas
Republican • legislature
Eulogio Shawn Gumataotao
Republican • legislature
Frank F. Blas Jr.
Republican • legislature
Jesse A. Lujan
Republican • legislature
Joe S. San Agustin
Democrat • legislature
Sabina F. Perez
Democrat • legislature
Tina Rose Muña-Barnes
Democrat • legislature
V. Anthony Ada
Republican • legislature
Vincent A.V. Borja
Republican • legislature
William A. Parkinson
Democrat • legislature
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 6/3/2025
Floor Vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Referred to committee
4/11/2025legislatureIntroduced as Bill No. 118-38 (COR)
4/11/2025legislatureEnacted into law
GovernorTransmitted to Governor
legislatureCommittee report filed
legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
4/11/2025
Committee Report
Enrolled (Public Law)
Transmittal
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