Minnesota Sues Trump Administration over Medicaid Funds

Minnesota sues Trump administration over Medicaid funds

As Minnesota grapples with its fraud crisis, the state is suing the Trump administration over frozen Medicaid funds.

Why Minnesota Medicaid faces federal cuts

The Trump administration is holding back Medicaid funds to Minnesota, citing fraud. But experts point out Minnesota's fraud rates are far lower than the national average in Medicaid.

Trump's Minnesota Medicaid Freeze Raises Rural Hospital Concerns

ST. PAUL, Minnesota — The Trump administration’s decision to withhold $259 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota is drawing renewed attention to the fragile financial footing of rural hospitals. The funding freeze follows broader Medicaid reductions in the 2025 budget reconciliation bill and ongoing efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz said the move was prompted by …

In lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of 'weaponizing' Medicaid funding - TPR: The Public's Radio

The federal government said the state should do more to fight fraud and is holding back funds. Minnesota officials say the attack is unfair as the state's fraud rate is well below national averages. The post In lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of ‘weaponizing’ Medicaid funding appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.