Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard – Philadelphia County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Program report addresses the eligibility of the Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard for payments under the 2026 Tobacco Settlement Payment Year. According to the Tobacco Settlement Act, hospitals can receive payments via uncompensated or extraordinary expense approaches. The report outlines the procedures used to verify claims and days data submitted by the Center to determine eligibility. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, the Center had no potentially eligible extraordinary expense claims, deeming it ineligible for such payments unless additional valid claims are submitted. The report notes discrepancies in reported inpatient and Medical Assistance days due to reporting errors. Facilities can revise their claims and cost reports, with final eligibility determined based on the revised data. The report was distributed to key individuals within the Department of Human Services and the North Philadelphia Health System. Further engagement results will help DHS finalize subsidy entitlements. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.