Penn Highlands Connellsville – Fayette County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The report outlines the audit of Penn Highlands Connellsville’s eligibility under the Tobacco Settlement Program for 2027, guiding payments for uncompensated care services. The assessment involved reviewing claims for extraordinary expenses and inpatient days to ensure adherence to program criteria. The analysis revealed that a reported extraordinary expense claim did not qualify due to payment by Medical Assistance, thus disqualifying the facility from receiving payment under the extraordinary expense method unless qualified additional claims are submitted by October 31, 2026. Additionally, discrepancies in reported inpatient days were noted as a reporting error. Adjustments in the healthcare database are essential to correct the facility’s records and maintain eligibility. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.