Jefferson Health Northeast – Philadelphia County – Tobacco Payment Data Year 2027

The letter addresses the procedures and findings concerning Jefferson Health Northeast’s eligibility for the Tobacco Settlement funds for uncompensated care services, as outlined by the Tobacco Settlement Act. The Department of Human Services (DHS) assesses eligibility through two approaches: uncompensated care and extraordinary expense methods. The letter outlines procedures undertaken to verify Jefferson Health Northeast’s claims and days data, previously submitted for fiscal year 2025. Despite identifying 18 potential extraordinary expense claims, the facility did not provide necessary documentation, forgoing eligibility for the extraordinary expense method. The report details minor reporting errors concerning inpatient and MA days for 2024, urging corrective actions. Consequently, Jefferson Health Northeast cannot claim additional submissions, missing potential subsidy payments. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.