Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center – Cambria County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center receives payments under the Tobacco Settlement Act for uncompensated care services. The Department of Human Services (DHS) evaluates hospitals’ eligibility using either an uncompensated care or extraordinary expense approach. Based on procedures developed to verify claim data, Conemaugh reported 150 potentially eligible claims for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. However, only seven claims met the criteria for extraordinary expenses. Claims paid by insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or other third parties were deemed ineligible and recommended for removal from the self-pay listing. Conemaugh is eligible for potential payment under the extraordinary expense method for the 2027 Tobacco Settlement Payment Year. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.