Trump Admin Uncovers $500M in Waste and Fraud in Federal Health Benefits Programs

The Office of Personnel Management has uncovered $500 million in waste and fraud in federal health benefits programs, with recovered funds potentially linked to fraudulent activity, according to a statement released by the Trump administration. The findings were announced as part of an ongoing effort to combat waste and abuse in government programs. The amount includes billions of dollars in improper payments made between 2018 and 2020. A total of $500 million was recovered from the overpayments.