Somali UN ambassador connected to questionable Ohio health care firm, says HHS official
Somalia’s ambassador to the U.N., Abukar Dahir Othman, has connections to a home health care provider in Ohio that has previously faced allegations of Medicaid fraud, according to Jim O’Neill, a senior official at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). He noted, “There’s public speculation which I can confirm: Ambassador Othman is associated […]
Trump’s HHS reverses Biden’s child care funding exceptions
US HHS Rescinds Rule Amid Child Care Fraud Concerns In Washington, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reversing a Biden administration rule that didn’t require verification of children’s attendance at federally funded child care centers. This decision follows claims of significant fraud in the program. On Monday, HHS officials announced the […]
Hochul and Mamdani’s ‘no-cost’ child care proposal would invite fraudsters.
New York Governor Backs Child Care Plan Amid Scandal Concerns Governor Kathy Hochul has thrown her support behind Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s proposal for universal child care. This comes despite recent revelations in Minnesota about the potential for dishonest practices within such systems. Essentially, this initiative could put additional pressure on New York City’s already struggling […]
Minnesota child care providers must meet a January 9 deadline to avoid losing funding
Minnesota officials have been given a deadline to submit information about child care providers and parents who are getting federal funds, or they could face losing this funding. According to a notice sent out to child care providers, they must provide this information to the federal government by January 9. This notice follows the U.S. […]
DOJ official cautions Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson to stop interfering with journalists following her claims that ‘influencers’ are targeting Somali child care workers.
On Thursday, officials from the Justice Department affirmed their commitment to safeguarding the free speech rights of citizen journalists. This follows Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s allegations that “extremist influencers” have been harassing Somali child care providers in the city. Ahead of her inauguration, Wilson shared a message expressing her “solidarity” with Somali child care workers, […]
With rising health care premiums, other options are being eliminated in Minnesota.
Changes Ahead for Special Needs Basic Care in 2026 In 2026, significant alterations will be made to Special Needs Basic Care (SNBC) coverage, largely due to Medica’s purchase of UCare’s business. Aside from the rising health insurance costs linked to the end of Affordable Care Act subsidies, another insurance plan is also preparing for major […]
2012 audit revealed $16M in improper child care payments to Minnesota, with millions more sent to the state since then.
Minnesota Day Care Scandal Overview WASHINGTON — The day care scandal in Minnesota has been developing for years. According to an audit conducted almost a decade ago, nearly 20% of taxpayer money, approximately $16 million, that was intended for child care centers was misappropriated. This audit was highlighted during the Trump administration, focusing on the […]
ACA is Effective, But We’ve Enhanced It with an Affordability Fund; ACA Requires Subsidies for Accessible Care
New Mexico’s Plan for Affordable Healthcare During the MS NOW Report on Wednesday, New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez, a Democrat, emphasized that the state has always aimed to enhance the Affordable Care Act through the Affordable Care Fund. He noted that while Obamacare is effective, it requires additional subsidies to help residents in New […]
Trump Broadens Child Care Funding Halt Beyond Minnesota
Federal Child Care Funding Freeze Expands The Trump administration is broadening a freeze on federal child care funding beyond just Minnesota as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) conducts a nationwide review aimed at addressing fraud concerns. Deputy Secretary of Health, Jim O’Neill, announced on Tuesday that all federal child care payments […]
Trump administration stops child care funding across the country until states prove proper use of funds
HHS Freezes Child Care Funding Amid Fraud Allegations The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided to halt federal child care funding across all states in the U.S. This decision came after the Trump administration imposed a freeze on Minnesota’s program, triggered by ongoing allegations of extensive fraud. On Wednesday, HHS spokesperson Andrew […]