New York's Medicaid Program Under Fire for Fraud and Abuse

Governor Hochul to announce reforms amid concerns over the CDPAP program's rapid expansion and lack of oversight.

• New York's $6 billion CDPAP Medicaid program, allowing unlicensed caregivers to assist at home, faces scrutiny for fraud and abuse.
• The program's rapid expansion and vague eligibility rules have led to concerns over taxpayer money waste.
• Social media platforms like TikTok have been used to market CDPAP as an easy income source, raising fears of increased fraud.
• Federal prosecutors have uncovered fraud schemes within CDPAP, including caregivers billing for hours while on vacation.
• Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to announce reforms to address the program's unsustainable spending and lack of oversight.

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