HARRISBURG, PA — Penn State Health has recovered more than $218,000 in unclaimed property from the Pennsylvania Treasury, with the funds designated to support community engagement initiatives as the state continues its effort to return billions of dollars to their rightful owners.
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced the return of $218,463.82, which was accepted on behalf of Penn State Health by Dr. Inginia Genao, vice dean and vice president of the health system’s Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement.
The recovered funds will be used to support community engagement programs, according to Penn State Health.
“Returning unclaimed property to organizations, nonprofits and government entities isn’t just about restoring lost funds, it’s about providing vital resources to those who deliver care and support to our communities,” Garrity said. “By returning these funds back to Penn State Health, we’re able to help them strengthen their mission and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.”
Genao said the returned funds will help expand the health system’s outreach efforts.
“We appreciate Treasurer Garrity and the Pennsylvania Treasury for identifying and returning these funds to Penn State Health,” Genao said. “These dollars will support our efforts to strengthen community engagement initiatives that improve health and well-being across the communities we serve.”
Since taking office in 2021, Garrity said the Treasury has returned more than $1 billion in unclaimed property, including a record $334 million during the past year.
The Treasury currently holds more than $5 billion in unclaimed property awaiting return to individuals, businesses and organizations. According to the agency, more than one in 10 Pennsylvanians is owed unclaimed property, with the average claim exceeding $1,000.
Unclaimed property can include dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten stocks and the contents of abandoned safe deposit boxes, including jewelry, collectible coins and savings bonds.
Pennsylvania residents can search for unclaimed property through the Treasury’s database at patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property.
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