Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono – Monroe County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono’s report for the 2026 Tobacco Settlement Payment reveals that through the Tobacco Settlement Act, hospitals receive financial support from the Department of Human Services (DHS) for uncompensated care services. The hospital’s eligibility was assessed through procedures confirming claims and data accuracy. For claims filed under extraordinary expenses for the fiscal year ending June 2024, 4 out of 11 claims met the qualification, making the facility potentially eligible for settlement payment. The hospital’s inpatient and Medical Assistance (MA) days’ claims for the fiscal year ended June 2023 were verified with no discrepancies found. Adjustments are required for claims not meeting the criteria in the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council database. Eligible facilities can select their compensation method between extraordinary expense or uncompensated care, with DHS to determine payment dates. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.