Reading Hospital and Medical Center – Berks County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Act entitles hospitals, like Reading Hospital and Medical Center, to receive payments for uncompensated care services based on claims data and specific criteria set by the Department of Human Services (DHS). For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Reading Hospital reported 68 extraordinary expense claims; upon review, 47 qualified under the established criteria. Eligibility was determined by ensuring claims were not compensated by Medicare, Medicaid, other third parties, or patient payments. Additionally, the accuracy of inpatient and Medical Assistance days reported for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, was substantiated and found to be correct. Necessary adjustments to claims data will be coordinated with PHC4 during the self-verification process, ensuring non-qualifying claims are removed. Reading Hospital may be eligible for payment under the extraordinary expense method for the 2027 Tobacco Settlement Payment Year. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.