Penn Highlands Connellsville – Fayette County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The report outlines the procedures and findings related to Penn Highlands Connellsville’s eligibility for the Tobacco Settlement Payment for the year 2026. Under the Tobacco Settlement Act, hospitals can receive payments for uncompensated care through the extraordinary expense or uncompensated care approach. The auditor reviewed claims to determine if they met the criteria for extraordinary expense, confirming one claim as eligible. The audit also verified days data from the facility’s MA-336 Cost Report, identifying minimal discrepancies. Facilities must adjust any ineligible claims and report any additional qualifying self-pay claims by October 31, 2025, to maintain database accuracy and eligibility for settlement payments. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.