Wellspan Philhaven Hospital – Lebanon County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program report outlines the procedures and findings regarding Wellspan Philhaven Hospital’s eligibility for Tobacco Settlement payments under the uncompensated care and extraordinary expense approaches. The report assessed the facility’s submitted claims and days data for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Results indicated the hospital did not have potentially eligible extraordinary expenses for Tobacco Settlement funds unless additional claims are submitted and deemed eligible by the deadline of October 31, 2026. All data were verified against the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council and DHS records, ensuring accuracy for subsidization consideration. The report advises the facility on the requirement to adjust inaccurate claims and submit additional qualifying claims. Additionally, DHS will prepare a comprehensive report detailing the engagements’ results and determine potential subsidy eligibility, allowing eligible hospitals to choose between subsidy calculation methods. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.