Trump Admin Targets Minnesota Medicaid, Plans Audit and Fund Clawback for Taxpayer Protection
The Trump administration has put Minnesota on notice, planning to audit Medicaid bills for 14 programs deemed problematic and potentially clawing back funds to protect taxpayers. Dr. Mehmet Oz sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz informing him of the plans.
The Trump administration has notified Minnesota Governor Tim Walz that it intends to audit Medicaid bills for 14 programs flagged as problematic, potentially leading to the clawback of funds to protect taxpayer dollars. The move puts the state on notice and aims to identify potential mismanagement or improper payments. A letter from Dr. Mehmet Oz, representing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, was sent to Governor Walz outlining these plans. The audit is expected to scrutinize the financial practices of these 14 programs in Minnesota's Medicaid program.
