Published May 6, 2025
About This Audit
The report addresses Penn Highlands Tyrone’s involvement in the 2026 Tobacco Settlement Program Payments under the Tobacco Settlement Act, mandated for hospitals with uncompensated care. The Department of Human Services (DHS) assesses facility claims for payments based on uncompensated care scores or extraordinary expense claims. The report states that Penn Highlands Tyrone did not have extraordinary expense claims for fiscal year 2024, affecting eligibility for the 2026 payment year unless further eligible claims are submitted. Their inpatient and MA days for fiscal year 2023 were verified with no discrepancies. Adjustments to claims must be submitted by October 31, 2025, to maintain eligibility. The report is publicly accessible and queries directed to the Bureau of County Audits.