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MN DHS Misses Key Fraud Hearing Amid Funding Requests

3/13/2026

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Minnesota Department of Human Services officials missed a crucial fraud prevention hearing.
House Fraud Prevention Committee Chair Kristin Robbins criticized their absence.
Robbins noted they later appeared at a hearing to request state funds.
Governor Tim Walz said reforms are needed to modernize Medicaid and improve program eligibility oversight.
MNDHS has testified eight times before the committee and missed two hearings.

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Minnesota Department of Human Services officials missed a crucial fraud prevention hearing.
House Fraud Prevention Committee Chair Kristin Robbins criticized their absence.
Robbins noted they later appeared at a hearing to request state funds.
Governor Tim Walz said reforms are needed to modernize Medicaid and improve program eligibility oversight.
MNDHS has testified eight times before the committee and missed two hearings.