Trump administration defers $1.3 billion California Medicaid payments (opens in new tab)

Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday the Trump administration would defer $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements to California, citing allegations that the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.Highlights:Medicare limits: Reports on the announcement said the White House froze some new Medicare enrollments in selected provider categories as part of the anti-fraud push.State fraud units: Federal officials also warned states that support for Medicaid ...