Vance announces deferral of $1.3 billion in California Medicaid over fraud concerns
Vice President JD Vance announced a temporary deferral of federal Medicaid payments to California amid fraud concerns.
The Trump administration will defer $1.3 billion in federal Medicaid funds to California, Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday. The move was made amid concerns about potential fraud in the state's Medicaid program. Vance framed the action as a temporary measure while issues are investigated.