US EditionMinnesota AG Keith Ellison introduces bill to add resources to fighting Medicaid fraud
The Medical Assistance Protection Act aims to add 18 staff to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, broaden fraud definitions, and increase penalties, with a $1.2 million annual cost.
- Wednesday's announcement said an updated bill, HF2354, aims to strengthen the state's Medicaid fraud enforcement, including expanding the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and redefining fraud.
- Following a Program Integrity report released Monday, rising referrals and federal recommendations prompted Ellison's proposed Medicaid fraud unit expansion.
- The bill would give the attorney general the power to subpoena financial records, increase the statute of limitations, and raise penalties for Medicaid fraud over $100k or $1,000,000, the proposal would expand prosecutorial tools.
- Legislatively, the bill faces hurdles after stalled votes in the House committee process despite Senate approval, as lawmakers consider Gov. Tim Walz's upcoming anti-fraud plan.
- Institutionally, a 67-67 tied Minnesota House and ongoing partisan disputes hinder efforts to pass anti-fraud reforms, despite long-standing oversight gaps highlighted in the Program Integrity report.
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House DFL unveils fraud package as impasse over inspector general continues
Addressing widespread fraud in state government is a central issue this year at the Minnesota Legislature. But while both parties have said they’re committed to fighting the problem, disagreement over the particulars continues to threaten progress in the state House. Democratic-Farmer-Labor House members on Wednesday unveiled a package of fraud proposals for the 2026 legislative session that includes measures to boost Medicaid fraud enforcement …
Pine Journal
AG Ellison, House DFL pitch more anti-fraud proposals
ST. PAUL — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the House DFL pitched more anti-fraud proposals on Wednesday, Feb. 25, following heightened scrutiny of state programs in the interim. Ellison’s pitch, a bill (HF2354) authored by Rep. Matt Norris, DFL-Blaine, would strengthen the existing Medicaid Fraud Control Unit by adding 18 new staff, bringing the total up to 52, and give the office the power to subpoena financial records. “Giving th…
Duluth News Tribune
AG Ellison, House DFL pitching more anti-fraud proposals
ST. PAUL — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the House DFL are pitching more anti-fraud proposals on Wednesday, Feb. 25, following an interim that heightened scrutiny of state programs. Ellison’s pitch, a bill (HF2354) authored by Rep. Matt Norris, DFL-Blaine, would strengthen the existing Medicaid Fraud Control Unit by adding 18 new staff, bringing the total up to 52, and give the office the power to subpoena financial records. “Givi…
Ellison outlines his plan to take on Medicaid fraud in Minnesota
AG Keith Ellison is pushing for a major expansion of Minnesota's Medicaid fraud unit. New legislation would add 18 specialized staffers and close legal loopholes used by fraudsters. See his full proposal here.
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