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Walz Pauses Medicaid Payments Amid Fraud Investigation

10/30/2025

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a 90-day pause on payments for 14 Medicaid services over fraud concerns.
The pause follows fraud investigations that have cost the state millions.
The Department of Human Services will partner with Optum to audit billing.
The audit aims to identify irregularities.
Critics, including Republican lawmakers, say the crisis is broader and the Association warns of potential care destabilization.

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Story summary

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a 90-day pause on payments for 14 Medicaid services over fraud concerns.
The pause follows fraud investigations that have cost the state millions.
The Department of Human Services will partner with Optum to audit billing.
The audit aims to identify irregularities.
Critics, including Republican lawmakers, say the crisis is broader and the Association warns of potential care destabilization.