Following the judge’s decision, HHS has the green light to start sharing certain Medicaid information with deportation officials.
Federal Judge Allows Data Sharing with Immigration Authorities NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that states can start sharing the personal information of some Medicaid recipients with deportation authorities, effective Monday. This decision is a setback for the states that had filed a lawsuit over privacy issues. However, the judge’s ruling, issued […]
Iowa Medicaid cuts payments for speech therapy, putting local providers at risk.
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For a daughter who is compensated for caring for her ill mother, Medicaid suspensions are a double blow.
In Minnesota, Liz Gomez finds herself in a difficult financial situation due to a Medicaid fraud investigation that has delayed payments to her caregivers. MINNEAPOLIS — Every day, Diana Zambrano meticulously sorts her medications in her Owatonna apartment while her daughter, Liz Gomez, watches closely to ensure she doesn’t overlook any pills. “Some days I […]
Court permits Trump administration to reduce Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Appeals Court Ruling on Medicaid Funding Cuts An appeals court has decided, as of Tuesday, that the Trump administration can implement a budget measure affecting Medicaid funding for family planning clinics that provide abortions in 22 states led by Democrats. This ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit overturns a previous […]
Minnesota daycare scam was significant, but New York’s Medicaid holds a true fortune
Corruption Concerns with Medicaid in New York It’s not just about Minnesota, and it’s definitely more than just a nursery school issue. The biggest concern regarding government funding appears to be centered around Medicaid in blue states. New York, in particular, has become a focal point for allegations of corruption, with a staggering $120 billion […]
Minnesota introduces Medicaid fraud checks due to claimed $9 billion losses
Minnesota officials are implementing a new verification step for payments from high-risk Medicaid programs, but a former law enforcement figure doubts this will make a significant difference. Since 2018, federal estimates suggest that Minnesota taxpayers have lost upwards of $9 billion to fraud. The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that this added verification […]
Optum starts Minnesota Medicaid audit focusing on 80,000 ‘high-risk’ claims
Minnesota DHS Initiates Enhanced Prepayment Review of Medicaid Services The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has started a more rigorous prepayment evaluation of the Medicaid services program, as announced by state officials on Monday. In this first phase, over 80,000 claims were submitted to Optum, which is part of UnitedHealth Group, according to John […]
Indian-origin Mehek Cooke alleges significant Medicaid fraud in Ohio, earning $250,000 from home
Allegations of Medicaid Fraud in Ohio Mehek Cook, a lawyer of Indian origin and supporter of Donald Trump, has pointed fingers at significant fraud within Ohio’s Medicaid system, claiming it particularly affects the Somali community. Cook alleged that certain families are operating fake “home health care” businesses, billing Medicaid up to $250,000 annually per family […]
Governor of a red state emphasizes Medicaid savings following Minnesota fraud issues
Medicaid Reform and Fraud Crisis in Minnesota A recent Medicaid reform initiative in Indiana has highlighted an ongoing fraud issue in Minnesota, which is known for its deep-blue political landscape. The contrast is striking, especially in light of the significant savings Indiana has reported thanks to what one Republican describes as “common sense” actions. Indiana […]
Federal officials warn of potential reductions to Minnesota’s Medicaid funding due to a current fraud investigation.
Minnesota’s Medicaid Program Under Scrutiny Amid Fraud Allegations Minnesota is facing the possibility that the federal government may cut funding to its Medicaid program due to ongoing investigations into numerous fraud allegations within the state’s social services system. This scrutiny has intensified following President Donald Trump’s comments labeling Minnesota a “center of illicit money laundering […]