UPMC Washington – Washington County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program letter outlines the procedures and evaluation of claims related to the Tobacco Settlement Act payments for UPMC Washington. The Department of Human Services (DHS) mandates payments to hospitals for uncompensated care, with procedures developed to assess eligibility and accuracy of claims data. UPMC Washington submitted 14 extraordinary expense claims for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, with 11 qualifying for the 2027 payment year. Additionally, discrepancies in submitted data for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, were identified and require correction. The report emphasizes adherence to self-verification processes and deadlines to maintain eligibility for payments, and ongoing engagements are conducted for future settlement subsidies. The findings were distributed to relevant DHS and UPMC staff, and the report is publicly accessible. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.