Minnesota, Medicaid

Minnesota DHS overpaid $40M to Medicaid providers, audit finds
The Department of Human Services' "internal control weakness" has led to more than $40 million in overpayments to Medicaid providers, according to a report released on Tuesday by state auditors.
Audit faults Minnesota for lax collection of $40M from nursing homes, medical providers
A legislative audit faulted the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for lax collection of more than $40 million owed to the state from nursing homes, hospitals and other medical providers. How much Minnesota could recoup,
Minnesota failed to recover $40 million in Medicaid overpayments, audit finds
That finding and others come from an audit that focused on payments in Minnesota’s Medicaid program from October 2006 to June 2023.
Minnesota Department of Human Services Accused of Failing to Recover $40 Million in Provider Overpayments
(KNSI) — A report from the Minnesota Office of Legislative Auditor shows that the Department of Human Services made $40 million in overpayments to Medical Assistance providers and has done little to recover that money.
Audit finds over $40 million in unrecovered Medicaid overpayments in Minnesota
ST. PAUL — The Office of the Legislative Auditor released a report Tuesday, Dec. 10, revealing Minnesota’s Department of Human Services has been improperly handling Medicaid program overpayments.
State failed to collect at least $40 million in outstanding Medical Assistance debt, audit finds
Health care providers in Minnesota owe the Department of Human Services more than $40 million — but the agency has only made sporadic efforts to collect the debt over the past 10 years, according to a report released Tuesday by the Office of the Legislative Auditor.
Minnesota cannabis regulators ditch initial lottery for early businesses licenses, announces plans for general licensing in Spring
The Office of Cannabis Management will announce the next steps to legally sell marijuana in stores across the state on ...
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Minnesota DHS Announces Temporary Freeze on MMIS Changes, Seeks Feedback to Improve Caregiver Verification Process
The Minnesota AASD and DSD bulletin announces service agreement freezes, seeks EVV feedback, and outlines transitions to CFSS ...
Former DHS official launches DNC chair bid
Former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official Nate Snyder has launched a bid to chair the Democratic National ...
Understanding fraud in Minnesota government, and how to fight it
This is the first of three guest commentaries by Charles Johnson, former deputy commissioner of the Department of Human ...
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St. Cloud Hosts Minnesota FFA Leadership Conference, Spotlighting Future Agricultural Leaders
The Minnesota Future Farmers of America Leadership Conference is calling the city home Monday and Tuesday. More than 600 ...
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Despite stigma, Somali parents find support for children with autism
Minnesota DHS is conducting similar outreach in the Somali community, Egal said, which involves creating support groups for parents to share their experiences. Autism’s growing national prevalence ...