St. Luke’s Hospital Bethlehem – Lehigh County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

St. Luke’s Hospital Bethlehem’s eligibility for the 2027 Tobacco Settlement Payment was evaluated based on extraordinary expense claims and uncompensated care metrics. Under the Tobacco Settlement Act, hospitals receive payments for uncompensated care services, using either an uncompensated care or extraordinary expense approach. The facility reported 33 potentially eligible claims for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, of which 26 met the qualification criteria for extraordinary expense claims. Adjustments are necessary for some claims to align with validated records. Inpatient and Medical Assistance days were verified for fiscal year 2024 with minimal discrepancies affecting eligibility. St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson, having merged with the Bethlehem facility, reported seven claims, all qualifying. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.