Medicaid Funds Held Over Fraud Claims | Annapolis News

The Trump administration is withholding over a billion dollars in Medicaid funds from California and Minnesota, citing concerns over fraud in home-based services and flagged provider payments. This marks the latest in a $3 billion funding freeze this year, with officials pushing for strict accountability before releasing federal dollars. Governors in both states fiercely defend their programs, calling the move politically motivated and highlighting cost-saving benefits. Meanwhile, CMS is expanding its fraud review to other states, hinting at a broader crackdown on Medicaid spending — a high-stakes clash over federal accountability and state autonomy. 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/65f6bdc7534c1f80