Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud

May 14, 2026

Close up of 100-dollar bills

(AP) – The steps come as people across the United States have raised concerns about rising health costs and barriers to access, sometimes from the federal government’s own actions. New work requirements in Medicaid, for example, are expected to strain hospitals around the country and result in millions of enrollees losing their health coverage.

The administration contends its vigorous fraud-busting efforts will help prevent wrongdoing in Medicaid and Medicare while preserving funding and resources for those most in need. (Read More)