UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside – Allegheny County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Program provided an overview of its 2026 payment distribution framework for UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside. The Department of Human Services (DHS) allocates funds to hospitals under the Tobacco Settlement Act, either through an uncompensated care approach or an extraordinary expense approach, based on various criteria. An assessment was conducted to verify the claims of UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside for integrity and accuracy for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. Out of 50 claims initially reported as potentially eligible for extraordinary expense payments, 22 were confirmed to meet the qualification criteria. Adjustments were made where claims were covered by other payment sources such as insurance or government programs. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.