DHS outlines program-integrity push for Minnesota Medicaid, cites new tools and authority

Feb 19, 2026

Department of Human Services staff briefed the House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee on steps to prevent and detect Medicaid fraud, including prepayment review, data analytics, a public dashboard, anti-kickback criminal changes and licensing moratoria; DHS warned enforcement can risk service disruptions for vulnerable recipients.

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The Minnesota Department of Human Services on Tuesday told the House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee it is moving to strengthen program integrity across Medicaid, combining prevention, detection and enforcement to limit improper payments and protect services for recipients.

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