Last mentioned: Feb 26, 2026
Funding Halted
The Trump administration officially stops all Medicaid payments to the state.
Final Warning
CMS issues a formal notice of non-compliance to the State of Minnesota.
Corrective Action Plan
Minnesota submits a plan to address fraud, which federal officials later deemed 'insufficient'.
OIG Audit Released
HHS Office of Inspector General identifies 'material weaknesses' in MN Medicaid eligibility checks.
The Trump administration has suspended federal Medicaid payments to the State of Minnesota, citing systemic failures to prevent and prosecute program fraud. This unprecedented move escalates a long-standing dispute over state oversight and threatens the healthcare coverage of over one million residents.
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