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Walz Challenges $9 Billion Medicaid Fraud Claims in Minnesota

12/21/2025

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz acknowledged accountability for fraud in state Medicaid programs during a press conference.
He disputed federal prosecutors' claim of $9 billion in Medicaid fraud, saying evidence shows tens of millions.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson estimated about half of the $18 billion billed since 2018 might be fraudulent.
State officials, including the Department of Human Services, echoed concerns and called for concrete evidence amid Medicaid fraud indictments.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz acknowledged accountability for fraud in state Medicaid programs during a press conference.
He disputed federal prosecutors' claim of $9 billion in Medicaid fraud, saying evidence shows tens of millions.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson estimated about half of the $18 billion billed since 2018 might be fraudulent.
State officials, including the Department of Human Services, echoed concerns and called for concrete evidence amid Medicaid fraud indictments.