April 10, 2026

Trump Administration Admits Error in New York Medicaid Fraud Claims

The Trump administration acknowledged a major error in its claims about New York's Medicaid program, overstating beneficiaries receiving personal care services from 450,000 to 5 million.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, misrepresented the number of beneficiaries, prompting concerns about the accuracy of fraud investigations in other states and criticism of the administration's approach.
The ongoing investigation into New York's Medicaid program is part of a broader anti-fraud campaign that has raised political and operational concerns, with similar probes initiated in at least four other states.