PDFWAC 296-23A-0210
How do self-insurers pay for hospital inpatient services?
Self-insurers will pay for hospital inpatient services using percent of allowed charges (POAC) factors, according to the following table:
Hospital Type or Location | Do percent of allowed charges (POAC) payment methods apply to hospital inpatient services? |
Military, Veteran’s Administration, Health Maintenance Organizations, State Psychiatric Facilities, Children’s Hospitals | Yes, paid 100% of allowed charges |
All other Washington hospitals | Yes, paid the hospital specific POAC factor |