Feds sue Hochul officials, claim massive fraud scheme in revamp of NY’s $11B Medicaid homecare program

The federal government has taken legal action against New York officials, alleging a massive fraud scheme in the state's $11 billion Medicaid homecare program revamp. The Justice Department claims that a secret deal with PPL has resulted in significant financial losses for taxpayers and has left many Medicaid patients without necessary care. This lawsuit highlights the potential for corruption in large-scale government programs and raises questions about accountability and oversight in state-federal collaborations.