Feds Hold Medicaid Funds for CA and MN | Annapolis News

Federal health officials are withholding nearly a billion dollars in Medicaid funds from California and Minnesota, demanding stronger proof for high-risk claims to prevent fraud and ensure taxpayer dollars aren’t wasted. The states have time to submit documentation to reclaim the funds, as this is part of a new proactive strategy to catch questionable claims before payments are issued. Minnesota alone faces a $199 million hold while officials review 14 categories of claims, including those involving flagged providers or potential eligibility/billing issues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e041aa1bcf1cc07b