Trump Admin's Medicaid Probe: A Major Screw-Up

0:00The Trump administration just owned up to a major screw-up in the numbers they used to launch, a fraud probe into New York's Medicaid program. They claimed last year that 5 million out of 6.8 million inrollees got personal care services, like help with bathing or meals, which would have been nearly three-fourths of everyone on the roles. Turns out that figure was way off base. Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, dropped that stat in a video and a letter to New York's governor last month to kick off the investigation. Analysts say it's one of several shaky claims raising doubts about the admins nationwide push against waste, especially in blue states. Folks have fired up over this. Health experts call it slap-dash work that could have been fixed with a quick call, while New York officials blasted as a false attack meant to hide the. Real story behind high spending. Think pricey services in a choice to beef up home care. One beneficiary with cerebral palsy pushed back hard, saying not everyone has family who can pitch in for free forever.

1:06This probe ties into a bigger crackdown. Trump signed an order last month for an anti-fraud task force under JD Vance, who also paused 200. $43 million in funds to Minnesota over similar issues. The state sued right back. Oz also got flak for saying New York loosened eligibility rules, but advocates say they actually tightened them last September. CMS now promises to double-check state billing and team up with New York on better oversight, but critics worry the shoot first vibe is politicizing. A fight that needs real teamwork to protect folks who truly need the help. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, Driven by AI