Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital – Columbia County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital is part of the Tobacco Settlement Program, through which it may receive payments for uncompensated care services. This program, established by the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001, allows hospitals to choose between two approaches for determining payment eligibility: uncompensated care or extraordinary expense claims. In 2025, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital reported three potentially eligible claims, two of which met the criteria for extraordinary expense payments. The hospital’s records, including inpatient and Medical Assistance days, were verified for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and no discrepancies were found. Geisinger is advised to adjust its claims data in the PHC4 database to ensure accuracy and eligibility for the 2027 Tobacco Settlement Payment. Any claims that may qualify as self-pay should be submitted by October 31, 2026. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.