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Trump administration defers $91M more in Minnesota Medicaid funding citing fraud vulnerabilities
The Trump administration deferred $91 million more in Minnesota Medicaid funding, citing fraud vulnerabilities in state-run but federally funded programs, with Washington Times reporting the CMS action and Mehmet Oz quoted as the agency official. The deferral adds to a prior withholding total of $243 million from February, and officials say the move is tied to concerns about fraud risks across Minnesota’s social services. Disagreements center on interpretation of the scope and causes of vulnerabilities, noted by multiple outlets.
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JD Vance says feds investigating whether Walz, Minnesota officials turned ‘blind eye’ to massive ‘fraud scheme’
Vice President JD Vance put Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other officials on notice that federal investigators are looking into what they knew about billions of dollars in human services fraud in the state — and whether they knowingly let it “fester” on their watch. “This fraud ring that we’ve allowed to fester in this.
Trump administration defers $91M more in Minnesota Medicaid funding citing fraud vulnerabilities
MINNEAPOLIS — The Trump administration on Thursday notified Minnesota that it’s deferring an additional $91 million in Medicaid funding, due to fresh concerns about vulnerabilities to fraud in state-run but federally funded social service programs. The announcement from Dr. Mehmet Oz , administrator for the Centers.
MN lawmakers unload on Walz's 'legacy' after he touts fraud record in final annual address: 'Ridiculous'
Townhall.com columnist Dustin Grage joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss backlash mounting against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz regarding comments he made that many allege are attempting to 'take credit' for the crackdown on fraud in the state. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gave his final State of the State address earlier this.