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EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 20 MIN

Ohio's Caregiver Fraud Exposed w Sen Ted Cruz

from The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · host iHeartPodcasts

Ohio Large-Scale Fraud:The content claims billions of dollars are being improperly billed through Medicaid home healthcare services, often for minimal or unverifiable work (e.g., “companionship”). Loopholes in Oversight:It highlights that services provided inside private homes are difficult to monitor, making fraud easy and detection unlikely. Business Abuse Structure:Many small companies allegedly exist only to bill Medicaid. Examples include: Multiple companies registered at the same address Businesses rapidly generating large revenue with little infrastructure Individuals with unrelated backgrounds entering healthcare solely for profit Systemic Weakness:The system is described as a “black box,” where: Payments lack transparency Verification mechanisms are weak A single doctor’s approval can trigger large payouts Recruitment & Incentives:The document suggests people are encouraged to sign up family members for paid “caregiving,” turning ordinary family interactions into billable services. Political and Regulatory Criticism:It claims: Government officials and regulators have failed to act Media outlets have not sufficiently investigated the issue Fraud persists because perpetrators expect no consequences Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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