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Medicaid Fraud Investigations Uncover $9 Billion in Billing Abuse

12/31/2025

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In Minnesota, Medicaid fraud concerns rose after investigations into autism centers and adult day care facilities.
Alpha News reporters found empty rooms and no children present at several locations despite taxpayer funding.
Federal officials said 14 high-risk Medicaid programs billed $18 billion since 2018, with potentially half fraudulent.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) paused new adult day care licenses and is scrutinizing autism service providers.

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Story summary

In Minnesota, Medicaid fraud concerns rose after investigations into autism centers and adult day care facilities.
Alpha News reporters found empty rooms and no children present at several locations despite taxpayer funding.
Federal officials said 14 high-risk Medicaid programs billed $18 billion since 2018, with potentially half fraudulent.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) paused new adult day care licenses and is scrutinizing autism service providers.