Published September 22, 2025
About This Audit
The Tobacco Settlement Program mandates the Department of Human Services (DHS) to compensate hospitals for uncompensated care through either an uncompensated care approach or an extraordinary expense approach. Magee Memorial Hospital’s eligibility for the 2026 Tobacco Settlement Payment was assessed, focusing on claims and days data reported to the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4). Procedures verified no eligible extraordinary expense claims for the hospital for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The hospital satisfactorily substantiated its total inpatient and Medical Assistance days for fiscal year 2023. Adjustments to claims and data submissions are required to maintain eligibility. DHS will calculate eligibility using verified data, allowing hospitals to choose between methods if eligible for payment. Jefferson Health is advised to submit additional qualifying claims by October 31, 2025. This report is a public record, accessible online, and communicated to relevant DHS officials. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.