UPMC Wellsboro – Tioga County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program mandates payments to hospitals for uncompensated care. UPMC Wellsboro underwent procedures to verify claims and days data for potential payment eligibility. The audit confirmed one extraordinary expense claim qualified for payment for the 2027 Tobacco Settlement year. Discrepancies in reported days for fiscal year 2024 were noted and corrections are necessary for accurate records. Facilities must submit additional qualifying claims by October 31, 2026. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.