Published June 6, 2025
About This Audit
The Endless Mountains Health System’s eligibility for the 2026 Tobacco Settlement Payment was evaluated under the Tobacco Settlement Act, which supports hospitals by covering uncompensated care costs. For the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2024, the facility had no eligible extraordinary expense claims, which disqualifies it from payments under this method unless new eligible claims are submitted. The report verified the hospital’s total inpatient and Medical Assistance days with no discrepancies found. If the facility submits new eligible claims by October 31, 2025, they may receive a subsidy under the extraordinary expense or uncompensated care method. Final subsidy determinations depend on verified databases and revised cost reports, allowing hospitals to choose the most favorable method for calculating their 2026 Tobacco Settlement subsidy entitlement payment.