Anti Fraud Task Force defers $1.2B in California Medicaid payments over fraud concerns

The Anti Fraud Task Force cracks down on healthcare fraud by deferring billions in Medicaid funding. Federal officials defer $1.2 billion from California over suspicious billing practices.

Federal authorities are taking sweeping action against Medicaid fraud, withholding $1.2 billion from California. Fueled by tips from citizen journalist Nick Shirley, the Anti Fraud Task Force is targeting suspicious billing in personal care and autism services. Officials warn that fraud steals both public funds and the nation's trust.