States expand Medicaid dental coverage
Many dentists and groups advocating for expanded care blame Medicaid reimbursement rates.
Wisconsin substance center owes $2M in Medicaid fraud case
A federal judge has ruled that a now-shuttered Wisconsin substance abuse center and its CEO owe the state and federal government more than $2 million in a Medicaid fraud case.
Biden administration blocks Medicaid work requirements
President Joe Biden's administration has blocked former Gov. Scott Walker's plan to require some childless adults to work to maintain Medicaid benefits.
Republicans stand by rejection of federal Medicaid money
The Wisconsin Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee voted Tuesday to stand by its decision to reject Gov. Tony Evers' plan to accept federal money for Medicaid, turning down more than $1 billion from the federal government and $324 million wort of state savings.
Republicans say new study bolsters argument against Medicaid
Republican lawmakers say a new study bolsters their position against Wisconsin accepting an expansion of the federal Medicaid program.
State submits request to drug test Medicaid applicants
Wisconsin has submitted a request to become the first state in the country to drug test applicants for Medicaid.
Walker welfare changes get approval by Wisconsin lawmakers (UPDATE)
SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Changes to Wisconsin’s welfare programs proposed by Gov. Scott Walker that won approval by the Legislature’s budget-writing committee on Thursday include: — Requiring able-bodied childless adults in the state’s main Medicaid program BadgerCare, as well as parents on food stamps, to be working or receiving job training [&hellip[...]
Judge: Agency overreached in asking nurses to repay Medicaid
A judge has ruled that Wisconsin health officials went too far trying to recoup Medicaid payments from dozens of independent nurses who care for severely disabled patients in their homes.
Increasing the use of ACA overpayment rule in DOJ enforcement actions
The U.S. Department of Justice recently scored victories in two False Claims Act cases involving providers’ alleged failure to return overpayments as mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.
State to get part of $38M settlement from nursing home chain (UPDATE)
A nursing home chain has agreed to pay $38 million to resolve allegations that it billed Medicare and Medicaid for substandard care at nearly three dozen facilities around the country, the Justice Department announced Friday.
BEV BUTULA: Medicaid made easy
Medicaid federal policy guidance documents are available on the Medicaid.gov website.
Drug wholesaler pays state $14M in fraud settlement
A drug wholesaler has agreed to pay Wisconsin nearly $14 million to settle allegations of Medicaid fraud.
Legal News
- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
- Dane County court overturns residential solar decision
- Judge faces formal complaint from state board
- Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
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