US Attorney: $18 Billion in Medicaid Payments May Be Fraudulent

About half of the $18 billion in Medicaid claims for Minnesota-run programs may be fraudulent, with at least 14 high-risk programs under federal investigation, according to U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson. The scale of fraud, including companies pocketing funds without providing services, is described as “staggering.” Recent indictments have charged individuals for exploiting housing and autism service programs, with accusations of “fraud tourism” involving out-of-state perpetrators. Minnesota’s administration is conducting an audit to address these issues and prevent future fraud.

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