Pottstown Hospital – Montgomery County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Act mandates the Department of Human Services (DHS) to compensate hospitals for uncompensated care through payments based on uncompensated care scores or extraordinary expenses. Pottstown Hospital’s claims for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, were evaluated for eligibility under the extraordinary expense criteria. Out of eight reported claims, seven met the necessary criteria, making the hospital potentially eligible for payments under the extraordinary expense method for 2027. Additionally, data on inpatient and Medical Assistance days submitted by Pottstown Hospital for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, disclosed minor discrepancies. Adjustments to claims must be made during the self-verification process to ensure eligibility. The DHS will use verified data to determine subsidy entitlements. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.