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Vance and Oz Freeze $260M Medicaid Over Fraud Claims

3/2/2026

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  • Vice President JD Vance and Dr. Mehmet Oz announced a $260 million Medicaid funding freeze for Minnesota, framing it as part of a "war on fraud."
  • They say Minnesota failed to manage fraud, and the federal government will withhold reimbursements until improvements are made.
  • Governor Tim Walz and others counter that the move is politically motivated and unnecessary, noting a 2.1% Medicaid error rate and ongoing fraud-fighting efforts.