ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has launched a new fact-check webpage to counter misleading information about Medicaid fraud in the state.
“Speculation, intentional misinformation and amateur investigations will not stop fraud in our state,” said Temporary Human Services Commissioner Shireen Gandhi. “It takes hard evidence to put criminals behind bars. The Department of Human Services Office of Inspector General’s investigations based on hard evidence allow us to stop payments to fraudsters and refer them to the Attorney General’s Office and U.S. Attorney’s Office for prosecution. While we continue to tighten oversight, we’re also making sure people have a place to go for facts when they hear claims that are intended to justify the defunding of social services programs.”
DHS says the new webpage aims to address false claims, including exaggerated fraud figures and allegations from social media. It is part of Minnesota's Medicaid program integrity website, which provides resources on fraud prevention.
Medicaid, known as Medical Assistance in Minnesota, supports 1.2 million low-income residents, offering essential health care services. The state has taken steps since 2024 to enhance fraud detection, including identifying high-risk services, auditing providers, and implementing new oversight measures.
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