Published January 17, 2025
About This Audit
The Jefferson Regional Medical Center was assessed for eligibility for the 2025 Tobacco Settlement Payment, guided by the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001, which allocates funds to hospitals for uncompensated care. The evaluation considered two approaches: uncompensated care and extraordinary expenses. Procedures were established by the Department of Human Services (DHS) to verify the center’s reported claims and days data. For the fiscal year ending June 2023, two claims were deemed eligible as extraordinary expenses, qualifying the center for potential payment. Additionally, a review of reported inpatient and Medical Assistance days for the fiscal year ending June 2022 showed accurate submissions, with minor reporting errors identified. The facility must complete specified adjustments and submit any additional claims by October 31, 2024. The DHS will use these verified results to determine the center’s eligibility and potential subsidy from the tobacco settlement funds.