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Senators Accuse Equifax of Price Gouging Medicaid Services

2/5/2026

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Elizabeth Warren (D), Ron Wyden (D), and Bernie Sanders (D) accused Equifax of price gouging states for Medicaid work-requirement services and warned Equifax CEO Max Begor.
They said the company could exploit its market dominance to raise prices, citing hikes in South Dakota.
The senators requested information about Equifax's contracts and lobbying expenses.
Medicaid changes take effect in 2027 and require beneficiaries to work or train to keep benefits.

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Elizabeth Warren (D), Ron Wyden (D), and Bernie Sanders (D) accused Equifax of price gouging states for Medicaid work-requirement services and warned Equifax CEO Max Begor.
They said the company could exploit its market dominance to raise prices, citing hikes in South Dakota.
The senators requested information about Equifax's contracts and lobbying expenses.
Medicaid changes take effect in 2027 and require beneficiaries to work or train to keep benefits.