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State Policy·June 15, 2026

State Medicaid Fraud Crackdowns Reduce Provider Access for Disability Services

States are implementing stricter fraud enforcement measures in Medicaid programs serving people with disabilities, following federal directives. The increased scrutiny has led to provider exits from Medicaid networks, creating access challenges for beneficiaries requiring home and community-based services and other disability supports. States are balancing program integrity goals against network adequacy concerns as providers cite compliance burdens and payment delays. The enforcement trend affects multiple states and continues to evolve as federal Medicaid policy emphasizes fraud prevention.

Why it matters for managed care

MCOs must monitor provider network stability as state fraud enforcement actions may trigger LTSS and HCBS provider terminations, potentially affecting network adequacy compliance and member access to disability services.

LTSS · Managed Care

Read the full article at statnews.com

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