DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) — A retired health care administrator is questioning Gov. Kim Reynolds’ decision to form a new task force aimed at fighting Medicaid fraud, saying the state’s focus overlooks what she sees as a larger problem: health care becoming less affordable.
Reynolds launched the Medicaid Fraud Task Force this week, saying it is aimed at rooting out fraud and abuse in the program and protecting taxpayer dollars.
Retired health care administrator Jill Kordick said she does not dispute that some people take advantage of the system, but questioned what the state has been doing on the issue up to now.
“There are always people who are going to take advantage of systems, but to establish a task force… my question is, what have you been doing,” Kordick said.
Kordick said she has seen the cost of her own health insurance rise sharply. Her coverage…
This involves defrauding the state or using government systems to steal from individuals.
- Tax Identity Theft: A criminal uses your ID and income details to file a tax return in your name and claim a refund before you do.
- Grant/Benefit Fraud: Falsely claiming unemployment, disability, or social grants that the perpetrator is not entitled to.