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CMS Targets 2.8 Million Fraudulent Medicaid Enrollments, Aims to Save $14 Billion

7/20/2025

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revealed that 2.8 million Americans might have fraudulently enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP across multiple states or alongside ACA plans. By targeting these duplicate enrollments, CMS hopes to save taxpayers a staggering $14 billion each year, reinforcing program integrity after the recent "One Big Beautiful Bill."

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revealed that 2.8 million Americans might have fraudulently enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP across multiple states or alongside ACA plans. By targeting these duplicate enrollments, CMS hopes to save taxpayers a staggering $14 billion each year, reinforcing program integrity after the recent "One Big Beautiful Bill."