Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raises concerns about Medicaid fraud after discovering 288 companies registered at the same location.
Ramaswamy Calls for Medicaid Fraud Crackdown in Ohio Vivek Ramaswamy, a candidate for governor in Ohio, is advocating for a significant crackdown on Medicaid fraud after an investigation reportedly revealed millions of taxpayer dollars directed to fake home health care companies. The inquiry uncovered 288 health care businesses registered at the same address. Many of […]
NC auditor highlights a 47,000% increase in Medicaid autism therapy charges in NC
Concerns Over Medicaid Fraud in North Carolina As worries about fraud, especially pertaining to Medicaid, rise across the nation, North Carolina State Comptroller Dave Boreek has expressed serious concerns about the situation within the state. He highlighted autism treatment, which is currently under scrutiny following recent developments in Minnesota. Boreek pointed out alarming statistics during […]
Work requirements for some Medicaid recipients will begin in 2027; What makes Ohio’s plan unique compared to other states
The federal reconciliation bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act or the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, passed last year, mandates that states must enforce work requirements for specific Medicaid recipients by January 1, 2027. This new rule is set to impact adults in 43 states, including Washington, D.C., who qualify under the […]
Arkansas is still the only state that restricts postpartum Medicaid coverage to 60 days.
LITTLE ROCK, AR — Concerns are growing among women’s health advocates after Arkansas concluded its legislative session without expanding Medicaid coverage for new mothers beyond 60 days postpartum. This decision leaves Arkansas as the only state in the country with such limited support. This news follows the Arkansas Department of Health’s recent initiative aimed at […]
Minnesota Medicaid fraudster escapes prison in $11 million plea agreement
A Minnesota man facing Medicaid fraud charges is likely to avoid jail time due to a plea deal that requires him to assist authorities in apprehending his co-defendant, who has been granted bail despite concerns he might flee the country. Awil Ibrahim, who entered a guilty plea on May 1, has reached an agreement with […]
Trump’s Major Reductions to Medicaid Are About to Become a Reality
Recently, Omaha, Nebraska, has seen an influx of investors from across the globe, all thanks to the annual Berkshire Hathaway meeting. It’s a chance for people to connect with Warren Buffett and discuss strategies for enhancing their portfolios. Meanwhile, in a different setting, a woman named Amy Behnke is focused on more pressing matters. She’s […]
Efforts for universal health care grow as Medicaid enrollment falls
Recent figures from the state Medicaid exchange indicate that around 40,000 fewer residents of Washington are enrolled compared to last year at this same time. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Association notes that despite increasing challenges in enrollment and affordability, current insurance coverage through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange—which includes access to Medicaid, commonly […]
CMS leader Mehmet Oz focuses on five states in effort to combat Medicaid fraud
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz Pledges to Combat Medicaid Fraud Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), recently shared insights into the ongoing efforts by the Trump administration aimed at tackling issues of fraud, waste, and abuse within Medicaid. In a conversation with Fox News Digital, he highlighted […]
Review of Medicaid fraud affects over 800 residents in Minnesota
Impact of Medicaid Fraud Review on Minnesota Customers A recent review related to fraud is affecting a significant number of Medicaid Care Services customers in Minnesota, as revealed by new state data. Documents obtained from a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) meeting indicate that 829 individuals have been impacted. This figure is based on […]
CareSource halts Medicaid payment recovery following providers’ financial worries
Dayton Employer Suspends Surprise Charges DAYTON — One of the major employers in Dayton is halting unexpected charges that could have totaled thousands of dollars for some mental health providers. The I-Team at News Center 7 has been looking into Medicaid payments that CareSource claimed it had mistakenly made to mental health professionals throughout Ohio. […]