Lower Bucks Hospital – Bucks County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Act requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to compensate hospitals for uncompensated care through two approaches: uncompensated care and extraordinary expenses. Lower Bucks Hospital reported eligibility for payments under these methods, with a review confirming eight out of ten extraordinary expense claims qualifying. The review involved checking the accuracy of inpatient days and Medicaid days data, leading to minor discrepancies. Adjustments are necessary for claims that were not self-pay or previously classified inaccurately. DHS will use verified data to determine the hospital’s eligibility for the 2027 Tobacco Settlement payment, allowing it to choose the preferred compensation method. Any additional claims above a specific threshold must be submitted by October 31, 2026. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.