HHS Withholds Over $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds from California and Minnesota for Fraud Review

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has deferred more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota. This action is part of a broader initiative by HHS and CMS to combat fraud, waste, and abuse within the Medicaid program. The states are now required to provide additional documentation to justify certain high-risk claims, pending further review.