Coleman joins 17 state coalition supporting STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has joined a 17-state coalition supporting the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act.

The legislation would allow states to investigate Medicaid recipient fraud; currently, federal regulations allow them to investigate only provider fraud.

The coalition argues that Medicaid is a shared federal and state responsibility and that the program should be used appropriately.

“When fraud goes unchecked, it drains vital resources meant for those who truly need the program,” Coleman said. “By working with our state and federal partners, we can protect taxpayer dollars from being abused.”