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90% of EIDBI Claims Flagged for Policy Misalignment in Minnesota

2/11/2026

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Minnesota's Department of Human Services revealed that 90% of Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) claims from 2022–2025 were flagged for policy misalignment.
Deputy Commissioner John Connolly said flagged claims do not prove fraud but indicate needed clarification.
DHS is building a prepayment review system to improve claim accuracy, with implementation hoped by year-end.
Three care providers received over $12.3 million, raising concerns about potential fraud in high-risk programs.

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Minnesota's Department of Human Services revealed that 90% of Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) claims from 2022–2025 were flagged for policy misalignment.
Deputy Commissioner John Connolly said flagged claims do not prove fraud but indicate needed clarification.
DHS is building a prepayment review system to improve claim accuracy, with implementation hoped by year-end.
Three care providers received over $12.3 million, raising concerns about potential fraud in high-risk programs.