Letitia James under pressure as federal funding for Medicaid fraud unit is halted
New York Attorney General Faces Criticism Over Medicaid Fraud Unit New York Attorney General Letitia James has come under fire from Republicans following the Trump administration’s decision to cut federal funding to the state’s Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Unit (MFCU). Federal officials argue that the investigation into Medicaid fraud has stalled due to a history of […]
New Jersey plans to bill companies with employees on Medicaid, and other states might do the same.
New Jersey Implements Fees for Medicaid Insurance Usage New Jersey is set to launch a new fee for businesses whose employees choose Medicaid over employer-sponsored health insurance. This move is drawing interest from other states, too. Democratic lawmakers and governors view this measure as a means to help fund the federal-state co-insurance program that serves […]
Twenty-five states, including New York and California, are suing the Trump administration over a Medicaid work requirement aimed at reducing fraud.
A group of blue states and jurisdictions is taking legal action against the Trump administration over a recently introduced Medicaid work requirement, which they claim unlawfully limits health insurance access. The lawsuit, involving at least 25 states along with the District of Columbia, argues that the new Interim Final Rule (IFR) from the Centers for […]
25 states take legal action against Trump administration regarding new Medicaid work rules
Blue States Sue Trump Administration Over Medicaid Work Requirement A group of predominantly Democratic states is taking legal action against the Trump administration regarding a new Medicaid work requirement aimed at reducing fraud. They argue this policy illegally limits access to health insurance. The lawsuit, which includes at least 25 states and the District of […]
Arkansas will start the gradual implementation of new Medicaid work requirements on Wednesday.
Arkansas is set to launch a new phase of Medicaid work requirements starting Wednesday. This initiative will mandate that many adults enrolled in the ARHOME Medicaid program either work, go to school, or volunteer for at least 80 hours a month, with these requirements kicking in on January 1, 2027. State officials indicated that this […]
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware team up for a multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding Medicaid work rules.
Waiver of Medicaid Work Requirements Last year, federal health officials indicated that certain individuals and groups are excluded from Medicaid work requirements. This includes pregnant women, new mothers, people with disabilities or medical conditions, parents or caregivers of children under 13, individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse, as well as American Indians and Alaska Natives. […]
Long Island man charged with harming infants in Medicaid fraud plan
Long Island Con Artist Defrauds Medicaid, Lives Luxuriously A con artist from Long Island, identified as Nduka Ruiz Ekpenyong, has been accused of pilfering $2.6 million through a Medicaid fraud scheme that adversely affected infants reliant on specialized formula. Authorities revealed the details of the scheme on Monday. The 36-year-old allegedly provided low-quality Pediasure to […]
Republican AG candidate claims Letitia James is overlooking Medicaid fraud
Republican Candidate Highlights Medicaid Fraud Issues Saritha Komatireddy, a candidate for New York’s attorney general, is centering her campaign around the issue of Medicaid fraud. She claims prosecutions have significantly declined since Letitia James took office. This topic has recently gained traction in Minnesota, where investigations revealed billions in suspected fraud pertaining to the public […]
Florence mother worries that Medicaid reductions will stop her son’s care
Florence Mother Voices Concerns Over Medicaid Cuts FLORENCE, Ky. — A mother from Florence, who is the full-time caregiver for her son, has expressed worries that upcoming Medicaid reimbursement cuts could severely hinder families like hers in finding essential health care providers. Starr Garcia cares for her 18-year-old son, Domingo Garcia Jr., who suffers from […]
Concerns about fraud emerge as Ohio Medicaid encounters $33B in funding cuts
Ohio Medicaid Concerns Grow Amid Funding Cuts Amanda Lynch, a mother advocating for her 24-year-old daughter who is deaf and blind and faces multiple disabilities, recently spoke against House Bill 795 before the Ohio House Medicaid Committee. This bill proposes stricter regulations for certain Medicaid providers and increases penalties for those committing Medicaid fraud. A […]