Does Maine Actually Owe the Federal Government $28.8 Million? Records Show the Answer Is Not Yet That Simple
Federal auditors recommended Maine DHHS refund $28.8 million after estimating at least $45.6 million in improper Medicaid payments involving services for children with autism. Newly obtained records show Maine only partially agreed with the finding—and reveal what the state promised to do next.
After Maine’s $45.6M Medicaid Audit, CMS Required Corrective-Action Updates — New Records Show What Happened Next
Newly obtained records show what happened after Maine’s $45.6 million Medicaid audit, including CMS’s demand for corrective-action updates, Maine’s four response plans, and the unresolved questions surrounding a recommended $28.8 million federal refund.