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Feds Freeze Medicaid Funds in CA and MN | UK News
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Federal authorities are halting over a billion dollars in Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota, citing suspected fraud and rule violations — a move that echoes Minnesota’s earlier $243 million freeze. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demands proof of legitimate payments, deploying AI and advanced tech to detect fraud, especially in high-risk areas like in-home care. The crackdown follows VP JD Vance’s threat to withhold funds unless states join a new fraud task force, and officials now aim to permanently bar repeat offenders from federal health programs. Minnesota is already suing over the prior freeze, signaling a high-stakes battle over taxpayer dollars and accountability in healthcare spending.
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