DOJ sues New York over alleged Medicaid home care scheme, seeks freeze on vendor payments
By
Maya Kaufman, Katelyn Cordero
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Summary
The DOJ has filed a civil lawsuit accusing New York State of operating an unlawful Medicaid home care scheme through the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). Federal prosecutors allege that the state failed to police a favored vendor (PPL) that siphoned millions in Medicaid funding. The DOJ is seeking a court order to freeze revenue flowing to PPL and appoint a temporary receiver. The lawsuit names state Health Commissioner James McDonald and Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri. The state Department of Health has dismissed the complaint as baseless and politically motivated.
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This baseless complaint is the latest attempt by Washington Republicans to score political points at the expense of vulnerable New Yorkers.
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