Lawmakers Probe $1.2B Ohio Medicaid Fraud
AFP-OH said House Bill 795 would expand verification tools and improve fraud detection after officials cited up to $1.2 billion in questionable Medicaid payments.
- On Wednesday, AFP-Ohio testified before the Ohio House Medicaid Committee in support of House Bill 795, legislation aimed at strengthening oversight and preventing Medicaid fraud.
- Federal lawmakers cited concerns over $1.2 billion in fraudulent payments through Medicaid, as fraudsters falsely billed for personal care services never actually provided.
- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber identified 15% to 16% of home healthcare services bypassed congressionally mandated tracking systems, resulting in an estimated $1.1 billion in fraudulent payments.
- The House Oversight Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held a hearing Wednesday to examine fraud reports, while Vice President Vance visits Ohio Thursday for federal enforcement discussions.
- Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nicki Antonio criticized Republican-led oversight efforts, citing historical fraud under their watch, while Rep. Lateefah Simon warned aggressive fraud pursuits could harm legitimate service providers.
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AFP-OH urges action on Medicaid accountability reforms in Ohio
COLUMBUS – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) testified Wednesday before the Ohio House Medicaid Committee in support of House Bill 795, legislation aimed at strengthening oversight, increasing transparency, and preventing fraud within Ohio’s Medicaid program. AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil delivered proponent testimony, noting that AFP-OH raised concerns about Medicaid accountability more than a year ago and previously […]
House Oversight Committee’s Hearing on Alleged Medicaid Fraud in Ohio
The House Oversight Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses holds a hearing at 10 a.m. ET on June 3 on the alleged Medicaid fraud in the State of Ohio. Witnesses: Luke Rosiak, investigative reporter, Daily Wire Michael D. Dovilla, Ohio House of Representatives, District 17 Keith Faber, Ohio auditor of state Nickie Antonio (minority witness), Ohio Senate, District 23 ...
AFP-OH Urges Action on Medicaid Accountability Reforms, Highlights Longstanding Calls for Oversight
COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today testified before the Ohio House Medicaid Committee in support of House Bill 795, legislation aimed at strengthening oversight, increasing transparency, and preventing fraud within Ohio’s Medicaid program. AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil delivered proponent testimony, noting that AFP-OH raised concerns about Medicaid accountability more than a year ago and previously warned lawmaker…
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