Armstrong County Memorial Hospital – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Armstrong County Memorial Hospital received an evaluation for potential eligibility under the 2027 Tobacco Settlement Program, which compensates hospitals for uncompensated care. The evaluation, conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), assessed the hospital’s claims for extraordinary expenses and verified the accuracy of reported inpatient days. Of the five claims reviewed, two met the criteria for extraordinary expenses, potentially qualifying the hospital for payment in 2027. Any claims identified as non-qualifying must be removed during the self-verification process to maintain eligibility. The audit also confirmed the accuracy of most inpatient days reported, with noted corrections in submitted figures. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.