Published April 17, 2025
About This Audit
The Tobacco Settlement Program mandates payments to hospitals for uncompensated care per the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001. Eligible hospitals, including LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital, may receive subsidies using uncompensated care or extraordinary expense approaches. The program reviews claim data to ensure eligibility and accuracy. In 2026, LECOM Health Corry Memorial Hospital was deemed ineligible for payment under the extraordinary expense approach since no qualifying claims were found in 2024. However, hospitals can submit additional claims by October 31, 2025, if they believe certain claims now qualify as self-pay. The results will determine entitlement under either payment method. The audit findings were shared with relevant officials, and feedback was encouraged for further inquiry.