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Vance halts 1.3 billion Medicaid funds for California over alleged fraud concerns
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Published on 14 May 2026
California says the money is for home care—AG disagrees
US Vice President JD Vance ordered the deferral of $1.3 billion in federal Medicaid funds to California, citing fraud concerns. California officials argue the rise in spending is tied to expanded home care services, not misconduct. The state Attorney General says the action is unlawful and will challenge it, following similar moves aimed at other states and healthcare providers.
- Federal Medicaid funding to California is being deferred by 1.3 billion
- The administration cites alleged fraud as the reason for withholding funds
- California officials say spending targets home care services
- California’s Attorney General plans a legal challenge
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