Multi-source·Jul 21, 2026·3 sources analyzed
HHS deferred $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California during a fraud review
HHS and CMS say they are holding back Medicaid payments while California documents high-risk claims, a major federal funding action affecting state health programs and oversight.
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