Here’s what you should know.
1. The health department’s computer miscalculated the number of people eligible for a federal match, resulting in the millions in undeserved benefits.
2. The state corrected the computer’s programming.
3. The federal government has yet to request a repayment.
4. The state is creating a proactive $25 million repayment fund.
5. This is the second time an incident of the sorts occurred. In 2016, the state claimed $38 million in Medicaid benefits for unqualified children.
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