Medicaid Fraud Crackdowns in Minnesota and Indiana: A Comparative Analysis
Originally Published 13 days ago — by MPR News
Minnesota has implemented additional review measures for 14 high-risk Medicaid programs to combat widespread fraud, involving audits by Optum before payments are processed, which may cause delays but aims to protect benefits for low-income residents. The state is also taking other actions like disenrolling inactive providers and pausing licenses to eradicate fraud, with ongoing investigations and increased oversight.