Maine Republicans are using a federal report on overbilling in the autism program to bolster their claims of widespread fraud. The report, highlighting $45 million in improper Medicaid payments, has led to a dispute with the state's governor who downplays the fraud angle.
Maine Republicans continue to insist there was "widespread fraud" in Maine , pointing to a new federal report involving overbilling in the autism program . PORTLAND -- Maine Republicans continue to insist there was "widespread fraud" in Maine , pointing to a new federal report involving overbilling in the autism program .
Republicans held a news conference Thursday, highlighting the recent letter from Dr. Oz, leader of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. The Office of Inspector General issued a report last month, saying Maine made roughly $45 million in improper Medicaid payments for autism services for years."This money is lost to fraudsters,” Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham said. “We're not getting it back. And when we have to repay even more to the federal government for what's been stolen, that's more people that are going to miss out." "This is way beyond the pale; the OIG report says nothing about fraud. Nothing,” Mills said. “It says that our state and other states are spending more money on some of the needs of our most needy children: children with autism, and I sympathize with that. They do have needs, and we have increased reimbursement rates."Still, Maine DHHS says it takes the report seriously and will refund the federal share for any overbilling or billing without sufficient documentation.Paramedic from Dallastown accused of ejaculating in coffee creamer at fire station A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic was held without bond last Thursday for allegedly putting his bodily fluids in items at work.Students at a Berks County high school peacefully walked out of class t to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's purchase of a county warehouse.State police are trying to figure out who's responsible for the death of a dog shot in the mouth with a BB gun.A restaurant in Dauphin County is closed as police say a sexual assault investigation is underway there.Four men have been sentenced as part of a scheme in which they received over $11.5 million in COVID relief funds from fraudulent business loan applications.
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