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Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit
By Ali Swenson And Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
The Trump administration on Tuesday said it would freeze federal funding for New York's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, a state agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting fraud in the safety-net government healthcare program.In a letter sent to New York officials, U.S. Department of Health...
Key takeaway Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General Thomas March Bell accused the state of not securing enough criminal indictments and convictions and said millions of dollars in funding would be suspended through at least Sept.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The suspension of federal funding for New York's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has implications for San Antonio 's own efforts to combat Medicaid fraud. As a major city in a state with a significant Medicaid population, San Antonio's healthcare providers and patients could be affected by the Trump administration's aggressive anti-fraud actions. The fact that the administration has targeted Democratic states, including New York, raises questions about the potential for similar funding suspensions in Texas, which has its own Medicaid fraud unit. San Antonio residents who rely on Medicaid for healthcare services may be concerned about the potential impact on their access to care if funding for fraud control units is suspended. The city's healthcare providers, who are already subject to strict regulations and audits, may also face increased scrutiny and potential penalties if they are found to be non-compliant with Medicaid rules.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The Trump administration on Tuesday said it would freeze federal funding for New York's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, a state agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting fraud in the safety-net government healthcare program.In a letter sent to New York officials, U.S. Department of Health...
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