Berwick Free-Standing Psychiatric Hospital – Columbia County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Berwick Free-Standing Psychiatric Hospital was audited for potential payments to cover uncompensated care services via the Tobacco Settlement Act. The Department of Human Services (DHS) assesses hospitals based on either uncompensated care scores or extraordinary expense claims. For fiscal year 2025, Berwick did not have eligible extraordinary expense claims, impacting its eligibility for 2027 settlement payments unless additional eligible claims are submitted by October 31, 2026. For fiscal year 2024, Berwick had discrepancies in inpatient days data, requiring corrections in their documentation. DHS will use adjusted claims and days data to determine payment eligibility; facilities can choose the method for calculating entitlements if eligible. The report emphasizes the importance of accurate submissions to ensure eligibility for future payments. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.