Chester County Hospital – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Chester County Hospital’s participation in the Tobacco Settlement Program involved an assessment to verify eligible claims for uncompensated care, crucial for potentially receiving payments. For fiscal year 2025, 21 extraordinary expense claims were reported, of which 15 qualified for payments. The data used was deemed of undetermined reliability due to limited verification processes. Errors were noted in reported inpatient and Medical Assistance days for 2024, necessitating adjustments in the PHC4 database to ensure payment eligibility. Hospitals can choose between the extraordinary expense or uncompensated care method for calculating subsidies. Corrections and additional claims must be submitted by October 31, 2026. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.