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The Trump administration last week put a 

new freeze on Medicaid funding for Minnesota,

 citing concerns over fraud. The nearly $200 million in frozen payments follows previous funding pauses, for a total of nearly $550 million.  

While federal authorities insist they are protecting taxpayer money, Minnesota state officials argue the move is punitive and harms vulnerable people who rely on Medicaid programs.    

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how the state is responding to Medicaid fraud cases and the impact on providers and patients. 

What are your questions and concerns about what Minnesota is doing to stop fraud in public programs? If you are a provider or someone who receives services paid for by Medicaid, how are funding freezes or new requirements affecting you? 

Call us during the 9 a.m. hour at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828.

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Minnesota's Medicaid program is facing funding freezes as the state steps up efforts to fight fraud. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks about fraud and threats to programs with the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services. 

Fraud and funding delays are threatening Medicaid in Minnesota

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