Request a formal investigation into Medicaid fraud within the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the State of Minnesota's administration of these programs.

Rep. Finstad sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., requesting a formal investigation into Medicaid fraud within the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and the State of Minnesota’s failure to responsibly administer these programs.

Earlier background notes that Finstad requested a formal federal investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud in Minnesota.

Finstad Introduces Legislation Expressing Support for Efforts to Combat Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Federal Health Care Programs - United States Congressman Brad Finstad
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Brad Finstad, Michelle Fischbach, and Pete Stauber asked DOJ and HHS for a “thorough, independent investigation” into Medicaid fraud in Minnesota, saying federal oversight is critical to restore public trust and protect taxpayer dollars.

Direct request for a formal federal investigation into Medicaid fraud in the Minnesota Department of Human Services and related state administration.

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July 24, 2025 letter to DOJ/HHS on MN Medicaid fraud
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The delegation called on AG Pam Bondi and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to conduct a “formal investigation into Medicaid fraud within the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Walz administration.”

Member-site report confirms the formal investigation request was made.

delivered same_term A for effort

Minnesota Congress members ask AG Bondi, HHS Secretary Kennedy to investigate Medicaid fraud in the state
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House Energy and Commerce leaders requested communications, documents, and information from Minnesota officials to better understand the ongoing Medicaid fraud occurring in the state and actions the state is taking to strengthen program integrity.

Later federal committee action shows the issue remained active and under congressional investigation after Finstad’s request.

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E&C Leaders Launch Investigation into Ongoing Medicaid Fraud in Minnesota
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Finstad led a letter after CMS withheld $259 million in federal Medicaid funding, citing a federal audit that found $234.8 million in unsupported or possibly fraudulent claims and another $15.4 million in claims involving individuals without satisfactory immigration status.

Not the original request, but evidence of continuing oversight pressure and a concrete federal response tied to Medicaid program integrity in Minnesota.

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Finstad, Minnesota Republican Congressional Delegation Urge Gov. Walz to Comply with Federal Law After $259M Medicaid Halt
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