Sandy in-home health provider manager faces charges for Medicaid fraud
Sandy Home Care Manager Charged with Medicaid Fraud A home care provider manager in Sandy, who offers medical and personal assistance to seniors, faces charges for allegedly overbilling Medicaid while purchasing a home and two cars. Caleb David Richardson, 27, from Herriman, was charged in 3rd District Court with three counts related to violations of […]
Hochul’s budget plan features significant Medicaid expenditure, but Dr. Oz may jeopardize New York’s funding choices.
Changes to New York’s Medicaid Budget Proposal Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal includes a notable hike in Medicaid spending, which is already considerably above what other states allocate. However, Dr. Oz may have other plans regarding the nearly $10 billion in trust funds designated for New York City. The proposed budget outlines an 11.4% increase […]
$300M frozen: California reportedly compelled Americans to finance Medicaid for undocumented immigrants — so Dr. Oz takes action
Officials from the Trump administration are requesting that California return over $1 billion in federal funds, alleging that this money was used to pay for the medical expenses of undocumented immigrants. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) declared in May that they would increase oversight on states for illegally utilizing Medicaid funds for […]
Man in Minneapolis Faces Charges for More than $3 Million in Medicaid Fraud
Minneapolis Man Charged with $3 Million Medicaid Fraud A man from Minneapolis is facing charges for allegedly defrauding the Medicaid system of over $3 million, linked to a licensed home health agency. Minnesota’s Attorney General, Keith Ellison, filed charges against Mohamed Abdirashid Omarshaid, accusing him of eight felony counts related to theft by false representation. […]
Minneapolis resident faces charges for $3 million Medicaid fraud scheme
Medicaid Fraud Charges Filed Against Minneapolis Man Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Wednesday that a man from Minneapolis, Mohamed Abdirashid Omarshaid, faces charges exceeding $3 million in Medicaid fraud concerning state-licensed home health agencies. Omarshaid has been charged with eight counts of felony theft by false representation. Prosecutors allege that between 2020 and […]
Bend therapy provider raises concern about Medicaid reimbursement cuts
Concerns Raised Over Medicaid Reimbursement Cuts in Central Oregon BEND, Ore. — Care providers in Central Oregon are expressing serious concerns following an announcement from PacificSource Community Solutions, which oversees coordinated care for Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) members, regarding a 30% cut in reimbursement rates. Central Oregon Speech and Language, a clinic based in Bend, […]
Kansas Medicaid is awarded a $4.6 million grant to support continuity of care for individuals after incarceration.
KDHE Secures $4.6 Million Grant for Medicaid Program The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has obtained a $4.6 million grant dedicated to the state’s Medicaid program, specifically through the Kancare initiative. Funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), this grant will be distributed over the next four years. The objective […]
How changes to Medicaid in Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ impact health coverage for family caregivers
Mascot | Mascot In July, President Donald Trump enacted the “Big and Beautiful Bill,” which sets new work requirements for adults aged 19 to 64 relying on Medicaid for their health coverage. Family caregivers, however, are notably exempt from these requirements. A forecast suggests that by 2025, around 7.3 million family caregivers aged 18 to […]
Scanlon: Connecticut needs to address its Medicaid issue immediately
Connecticut Faces Medicaid Funding Crisis Connecticut is grappling with a fiscal crisis, primarily due to rising Medicaid costs and significant cuts in federal funding, state Auditor Sean Scanlon warned on Monday. While he did not advocate for changing the state budget cap—which could hinder the General Assembly’s ability to tackle the Medicaid issue—Scanlon emphasized that […]
HHS Reports Somalia’s UN Ambassador Linked To Company Alleged Of Medicaid Fraud
Somalia’s U.N. Diplomat Linked to Fraudulent Health Care Company On Monday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed that Somalia’s U.N. ambassador has connections to a U.S.-based health care firm under scrutiny for Medicaid fraud. In December, Deputy Secretary of Health Jim O’Neill kicked off a nationwide effort to combat fraud, highlighting how […]