Vance Announces New Phase of Fraud Investigations, Withholds $259 Million in Medicaid Funds From Minnesota

Vance Announces New Phase of Fraud Investigations, Withholds $259 Million in Medicaid Funds From Minnesota

Vice President JD Vance speaks at a press conference in the Library of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington on Feb. 25, 2026. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—Vice President JD Vance announced new efforts to combat fraud nationwide during a press conference on Feb. 25 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building with Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator.

The federal government is temporarily deferring $259 million in Medicaid payments to the state of Minnesota, citing widespread fraud. Gov. Tim Walz has 60 days to respond.
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Original News Source Link – Epoch Times