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CMS Issues Rule Requiring 80 Hours of Monthly Work for Some Medicaid Adults, Projected to Save $326 Billion but Cost States in Implementation
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued an interim final rule on Monday requiring some adults on Medicaid to work 80 hours per month. States must implement the requirement by Jan. 1, 2027.
techjuice.pkFederal Warehouse in Southern California Stores Luxury Cars and Memorabilia Seized in Fraud Investigations
Federal authorities displayed dozens of luxury vehicles and collectibles recovered from fraud schemes. The items illustrate efforts to recover funds lost to Medicare and Medicaid fraud under the current administration.
techjuice.pkFederal Warehouse Stores Luxury Cars and Memorabilia Seized in Major Fraud Cases
CBS News reported that a secret Southern California warehouse stores dozens of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and sports memorabilia seized in federal fraud investigations. Officials said recovery of stolen funds remains difficult as the Trump administration targets Medicare and other p…
fastcompany.comMedicare to Offer Weight-Loss Drugs for $50 Monthly Starting in July
Medicare will begin covering Wegovy and Zepbound for weight loss at $50 per month for older adults in July. The agency has not disclosed the projected cost to taxpayers.
washingtonpost.comCongolese Naturalized U.S. Citizen Sentenced to Prison in Scheme to Defraud Federal Benefits
Mbuya J. Ntambwe received a 15-month prison term for his role in a conspiracy that submitted false claims to obtain Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicaid benefits. The sentence triggers required restitution payments and bars Ntambwe from…
Fox NewsOhio Candidate Outlines Plan to Address Medicaid Fraud
Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy discussed Medicaid fraud and a three-part plan during a Ruthless Podcast interview. He cited spending growth and improper payments over the past decade.
Fox NewsFlorida Senator Introduces Bills Targeting Medicaid and Student Aid Fraud
Sen. Ashley Moody has introduced three bills aimed at expanding investigations and penalties for federal fraud in Medicaid and student aid programs. The measures are intended to support administration efforts to recover funds lost to improper claims.
FortuneU.S. Uninsured Rate Held at 8 Percent in 2025
CDC survey data show the national uninsured rate remained near 8 percent throughout 2025. Congressional Budget Office and KFF projections indicate enrollment changes beginning in 2026.
Bipartisan Policy CenterCMS Releases Updated Strategic Priorities at May 20 Event
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services presented four strategic priorities during a May 20, 2026, discussion hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center. The agency oversees coverage for more than 160 million Americans through Medicare, Medicaid, and the federal exchanges.
StatFederal Government Approves $8 Billion in Extra Medicaid Funds for Florida Hospitals
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved nearly $8 billion in supplemental payments for care delivered between October 2024 and September 2025. The funds were authorized by both federal and state officials and will go to hospitals in Florida.
foxnews.comMinnesota Daycare Owner Charged in Federal Benefits Fraud Case
Federal prosecutors charged a Minneapolis daycare owner with conspiracy to defraud the United States. The case adds to a series of fraud charges involving multiple Minnesota state-administered programs.
PropublicaProPublica and Lexington Herald-Leader Seek Former Clients and Staff Accounts of Addiction Recovery Care
ProPublica and the Lexington Herald-Leader are collecting experiences from current and former clients and staff of Addiction Recovery Care. The organizations previously reported on billing allegations involving Kentucky Medicaid.
Nbc NewsMedicaid Cuts Reduce Pay for Family Caregivers in Maryland
A Maryland Medicaid program that pays family members to care for relatives with developmental disabilities will reduce wages and cap paid hours starting July 1. The changes follow a $126 million cut to programs for people with developmental disabilities.
Fox NewsTrump Administration Requires States to Strengthen Medicaid Provider Revalidation
The Trump administration announced on April 21 that states must develop stronger plans to review Medicaid providers through revalidation every five years. The process checks licenses, compliance with laws, exclusion lists and identity verification to reduce improper payments esti…
Nbc NewsMedicaid Funding Reductions Affect Family Caregivers in Maryland
A federal spending package signed by President Donald Trump last year is projected to reduce Medicaid funding by about $1 trillion over the next decade. Maryland has already cut $126 million from programs for people with developmental disabilities, reducing wages and hours for fa…
pbs.orgU.S. Halts Some Medicaid Payments Citing Fraud
The federal government has stopped certain Medicaid payments after identifying what it described as fraud in the program. Vice President JD Vance addressed the issue during a speech in Maine, stating that only Republicans would address fraud in public benefits programs. The move…
abcnews.go.comVice President Vance Says He Likes Idea of Sending Medicaid Fraudsters to Guantanamo
Vice President Vance responded to an audience suggestion during a speech in Maine on Thursday by saying he "kind of likes" the idea of sending people who commit Medicaid fraud to "Gitmo." The remark came as he discussed efforts to reduce government waste and fraud. The event focu…
theconservativetreehouse.comTrump Administration Defers $1.3 Billion Medicaid Payment to California
Vice President JD Vance announced on May 13, 2026, that the federal government is deferring $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements to California, citing the state's failure to combat fraud. The action is part of a broader anti-fraud initiative that also suspends roughly 800 hosp…
sixthtone.comPatient Groups Seek Exemptions From Medicaid Work Requirements
Patient advocacy organizations are requesting automatic exemptions from new Medicaid work requirements for people with HIV and sickle cell disease. Federal officials must issue implementation guidance to states by June 1 with a deadline for states to enact the changes by Jan. 1.…
azernews.azStates Prepare Medicaid Work Requirements as Patient Groups Seek Exemptions for Chronic Illnesses
Patient advocates for sickle cell disease and HIV are pressing federal officials for automatic exemptions from new Medicaid work rules included in President Trump’s tax cut bill. Federal guidance is due by June 1 with states required to implement systems by Jan. 1. The accelerate…
insidermonkey.comNebraska Adds Work Requirements for Medicaid
Nebraska has become the first U.S. state to enforce new federal Medicaid work requirements under President Trump's recent tax and spending bill. The policy mandates 80 hours per month of work or approved activities for able-bodied adults aged 19 to 64 without dependents. Estimate…
thenation.comNebraska Implements Work Requirements for Medicaid
Nebraska implemented work requirements for certain Medicaid enrollees starting May 1, becoming the first state to do so under a federal law mandating such rules by 2027. The policy affects about 70,000 people and includes exemptions for health conditions and caregiving. Officials…
medpagetoday.comTrump Imposes 25% Tariffs on EU Vehicles; Nebraska Approves Medicaid Work Requirements
President Trump announced an increase in tariffs on cars and lorries imported from the European Union to 25% from 15%, effective next week, accusing the bloc of non-compliance with a deal struck last summer. Separately, Nebraska became the first state to enact work requirements f…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJohnson & Johnson Adds Four Drugs to TrumpRx Discount Site Following Voluntary Agreement
Johnson & Johnson will begin marketing four medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday. The move follows a voluntary agreement announced in January that provides Medicaid access to affordable prescriptions in exchange for tariff exemptions. The addition m…