NJ defends record on uncovering Medicaid fraud in response to White House criticism

New Jersey is on track to recover $200 million in potentially fraudulent Medicaid payments this year, state officials said in response to White House criticism around oversight.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 652

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Investigators in New Jersey recovered more than $160 million in excess or potentially fraudulent Medicaid payments to healthcare providers last year and are on track to claw back even more taxpayer dollars this year, according to state officials.

New Jersey Attorney General Jen Davenport joined attorneys general from a handful of other Democratic-led states Tuesday to highlight the work their offices are doing to combat fraudulent activity in Medicaid in the wake of …

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