Minnesota Medicaid Funding Temporarily Halted Amid Fraud Concerns

The federal government is temporarily halting about $259.5 million in Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over concerns about potential fraud in the state’s health and social services programs. Vice President J.D. Vance and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz announced the move Wednesday, saying it’s part of a broader effort to ensure that federal funds are properly overseen and spent. Minnesota officials have criticized the decision and are appealing as they work on measures to address the issues cited by federal authorities.