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June 18, 2026

UPMC Williamsport – Lycoming County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program involves payments from the Department of Human Services (DHS) to hospitals for uncompensated care services, which are determined using uncompensated care or extraordinary expense approaches. UPMC Williamsport was reviewed to verify claims data for potential 2027 settlement payments. Out of 13 potentially eligible claims, 10 met the criteria for extraordinary expense […]

June 18, 2026

UPMC Muncy – Lycoming County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The report outlines the procedures and results related to UPMC Muncy’s eligibility for the 2027 Tobacco Settlement Payment as per the Tobacco Settlement Act. The Department of Human Services (DHS) mandates hospitals to receive payments for uncompensated care via uncompensated care or extraordinary expense methods. For fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, UPMC Muncy did […]

June 18, 2026

UPMC Bedford – Bedford County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Act mandates the Department of Human Services (DHS) to compensate hospitals for uncompensated care. UPMC Bedford was evaluated for potential eligibility for the 2027 Tobacco Settlement Payment. The hospital can choose between uncompensated care and extraordinary expense approaches to qualify for payments. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, UPMC Bedford […]

June 18, 2026

Lower Bucks Hospital – Bucks County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Act requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to compensate hospitals for uncompensated care through two approaches: uncompensated care and extraordinary expenses. Lower Bucks Hospital reported eligibility for payments under these methods, with a review confirming eight out of ten extraordinary expense claims qualifying. The review involved checking the accuracy of inpatient […]

June 18, 2026

LECOM Health Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion – Erie County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The report details LECOM Health Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion’s participation in the Tobacco Settlement Program, focusing on the uncompensated care and extraordinary expense approaches for determining payment eligibility. Five out of six claims met the criteria, qualifying the facility for extraordinary expense payment under the 2027 Tobacco Settlement. Errors in initially reported inpatient […]

June 18, 2026

Heritage Valley Sewickley – Allegheny County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program report details procedures conducted for Heritage Valley Sewickley in relation to the Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for 2027. Two methods of eligibility include the uncompensated care approach and the extraordinary expense approach. An engagement confirmed that of six claimed potential extraordinary expenses, four met the criteria. The facility’s inpatient and MA […]

June 18, 2026

Heritage Valley Beaver – Beaver County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program report for Heritage Valley Beaver in 2027, addressed to CEO Norm Mitry, pertains to payments made to hospitals for uncompensated care services, as mandated by the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001. The report evaluates facilities using either the uncompensated care approach, based on a defined score, or the extraordinary expense approach, […]

June 18, 2026

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center – Luzerne County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center’s assessment under the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001 identified potential eligibility for payments covering uncompensated care services. The center relies on uncompensated care and extraordinary expense approaches, requiring verification of claims and inpatient service data. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the facility reported 12 potentially eligible […]

May 28, 2026

Forbes Hospital – Allegheny County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001 requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide payments to hospitals for uncompensated care, utilizing either uncompensated or extraordinary expense approaches. Forbes Hospital’s claims for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, were analyzed for eligibility under the extraordinary expense method, with three of five claims qualifying. The […]

May 28, 2026

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 […]

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