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Arizona lawmakers seek Medicaid overhaul after $6B in improper payments and fraud.
Arizona lawmakers are pushing sweeping reforms to the state’s Medicaid system, AHCCCS, after revelations of billions in improper payments, widespread eligibility fraud, and systemic failures.
Senator Carine Werner introduced legislation to transfer administrative duties to an outside entity, citing compromised oversight and ongoing issues like delayed payments and unresolved patient complaints.
Senator Janae Shamp’s investigation found $6 billion in annual improper payments, with thousands of ineligible enrollees—some with substantial assets—still receiving benefits due to lax verification and a federal waiver exempting Arizona from asset limits.
The situation has raised federal compliance risks and prompted calls for criminal referrals.
Los legisladores de Arizona buscan una reforma de Medicaid después de $6 mil millones en pagos indebidos y fraude.