Medicaid
Ramaswamy says he would pursue prosecutions tied to alleged Ohio Medicaid home-care fraud if elected governor
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Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said he would seek aggressive prosecutions of suspected Medicaid abuse, pointing to a recent Daily Wire investigation that alleged questionable billing patterns among home-care providers in the Columbus area.
Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration is withholding $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements from California and will send letters to all states demanding stronger action against fraud.
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Ohio’s Medicaid program has paid more than $5.7 million to Omega Healthcare Services since 2020. The company is registered to Esther Acheampong, whose husband Robert has prior felony convictions for theft of public money. The payments continue even as questions arise over oversight of home health providers.
North Carolina and Idaho have implemented reductions in Medicaid provider payments to address state budget gaps, even before anticipated federal cuts under a new tax-and-budget law. These moves are sparking concerns over reduced access to care and potential hospital closures. Families relying on the program, like one in North Carolina, face immediate challenges in securing essential services.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a proposed rule to strengthen safeguards for Medicaid eligibility determinations. This move addresses widespread coverage losses during the post-pandemic unwinding process. The rule aims to ensure states comply with federal requirements for notices and appeals.