(a) A disproportionate share hospital that qualifies under Section 14085.5 that has submitted final plans for an eligible capital project in accordance with subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 14085.5 may submit revised plans and shall qualify for supplemental reimbursement under Section 14085.5 for the revised capital project as described in the revised plans if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The revised capital project continues to meet all other requirements for eligibility as specified in Section 14085.5.

(2) The revised plans are submitted to the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development prior to December 31, 1996.

(3) The modifications in the revised plans are necessary to comply with current seismic safety standards.

(b) The supplemental reimbursement under Section 14085.5 for the revised capital project shall be no greater than the supplemental reimbursement for the original capital project as evidenced by the architects’ and engineers’ certified cost estimate of the original plan submission and substitute plans submitted between July 1, 1994, and June 30, 1995, whichever is less.

(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 55, Sec. 1. Effective June 6, 1996.)