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Trump officials hit California with ‘largest ever’ freeze on Medicaid funds

The Trump administration suspended about $1.1 billion in California’s Medicaid funding for home health services.
California argues the program helps about 900,000 residents stay in their homes instead of nursing facilities.
The move includes an additional $200 million in withholdings tied to administrative claims the state expected to resolve.
California Governor Gavin Newsom defended the expansion, arguing the program should be celebrated, not punished.
The action followed similar steps in Minnesota, where the federal government froze Medicaid payments earlier.
Vice President JD Vance accused California, New York, and Hawaii of not doing enough to combat Medicaid fraud.
California health officials say they have a strong oversight system to detect fraud in home health services.
California’s In-home Supportive Services (IHSS) program serves about 900,000 people.
Hospice care is cited in related actions, with a six-month nationwide moratorium on new hospice providers.
State health officials noted potential harm to seniors and disabled individuals if funds are delayed.

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