Paoli Hospital – Chester County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program mandates payments to hospitals for uncompensated care. Paoli Hospital’s eligibility for the 2027 settlement payment is evaluated using claims for extraordinary expenses. Of the 29 reported claims for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, only 15 met the requirements, primarily involving uninsured patients. The uncompensated care score, based on various data elements including care costs and patient days, determines eligibility. The hospital must update its records to reflect accurate data, failing which it risks ineligibility for payments. The results will be used to calculate the facility’s subsidy entitlement under the extraordinary expense and uncompensated care approaches. Timely submission of any additional valid self-pay claims is crucial. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.