S.t Luke’s Hospital Easton – Northumberland County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Payment Data report evaluates St. Luke’s Hospital Easton’s eligibility for payments under the 2026 Tobacco Settlement Program, which compensates hospitals for uncompensated care based on certain criteria. The Department of Human Services (DHS) requested procedures to assess the hospital’s reported claims and data accuracy. Two claims were assessed, but neither met the criteria for extraordinary expense claims. The hospital’s reported inpatient and Medical Assistance days matched substantiated figures, indicating no discrepancies. St. Luke’s must adjust its reported claims to maintain database accuracy. DHS will ultimately determine payment eligibility and method, with hospitals being notified as appropriate. Facilities have until October 31, 2025, to submit additional claims. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.