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CMS Demands Hochul Respond to Medicaid Fraud Allegations

3/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a 30-day deadline to New York Governor Kathy Hochul's administration to respond to Medicaid fraud and abuse allegations.
Hochul says the investigations will not affect federal decisions on the Essential Plan.
The Department of Justice weighs a potential lawsuit over bid-rigging involving Public Partnerships LLC.
State officials are accused of pre-determining the contractor for a major Medicaid home care program.

History

Historical Context

The Affordable Care Act of 2010 expanded Medicaid, intensifying scrutiny on fraud, which led to the Department of Justice recovering $4.1 billion in 2011. Recent allegations against New York's Public Partnerships LLC echo historical concerns over contractor selection in Medicaid programs. These investigations could significantly impact federal oversight and accountability in Medicaid administration, reflecting ongoing vulnerabilities in the system.

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Story summary

Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a 30-day deadline to New York Governor Kathy Hochul's administration to respond to Medicaid fraud and abuse allegations.
Hochul says the investigations will not affect federal decisions on the Essential Plan.
The Department of Justice weighs a potential lawsuit over bid-rigging involving Public Partnerships LLC.
State officials are accused of pre-determining the contractor for a major Medicaid home care program.

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