Our Financial Commitment to the Community
When all of the programs and services that Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provides to the communities we serve are combined, the cost is more than $470 million in fiscal year 2021.
Financial Assistance / Charity Care
Cost of medical care services for families that qualify for CHOP’s financial assistance policy
Amount: $6,947,711
Medicaid Programs
Unreimbursed cost of Medicaid and other means-tested government health programs
Amount: $210,872,499
Community Health Improvement Services
Community-based clinical services, health education and support services focused on public health
Amount: $10,147,067
Health Professions Education
Net costs incurred by CHOP to train health professionals, including pediatricians
Amount: $50,042,780
Subsidized Health Services
Hospital-based clinical services provided at a financial loss to the organization
Amount: $47,779,262
Research
Cost of studies that identify new treatments and cures
Amount: $144,197,754
Cash and In-kind Contributions
Funds and goods provided to other organizations to provide community benefit
Amount: $326,696
All financial data is for fiscal year July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. These reports include amounts expended by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s hospital facilities, as reported on Schedule H of the IRS Form 990, and our controlled affiliates, including our physician practice plans, which are not required to complete Schedule H. Accordingly, the values on this fact sheet are greater than the amounts reported in the CHOP Schedule H, which applies only to our hospital facilities. It does not include grants and contributions that support community benefit programs. For more information, call CHOP’s Office of Community Impact at 267-426-5506.
Financial Assistance Policy Summary: The mission of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is to advance healthcare for children. To help children get the care that they need, CHOP provides financial assistance for medically necessary and emergency care to patients who meet the eligibility requirements. If CHOP determines that a patient is eligible, CHOP will waive 100% of the patient’s financial responsibility (after all applicable insurances and other government assistance). Learn more at www.chop.edu/services/financial-assistance.