Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

agency

Last mentioned: Feb 26, 2026

Timeline

Feb 26, 2026
Funding Halted

The Trump administration officially stops all Medicaid payments to the state.
Jan 10, 2026
Final Warning

CMS issues a formal notice of non-compliance to the State of Minnesota.
May 20, 2025
Corrective Action Plan

Minnesota submits a plan to address fraud, which federal officials later deemed 'insufficient'.
Nov 15, 2024
OIG Audit Released

HHS Office of Inspector General identifies 'material weaknesses' in MN Medicaid eligibility checks.

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Trump Administration Halts Medicaid Funding to Minnesota Over Fraud Allegations

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.

Feb 26, 2026 3 sources