The Trump administration has frozen over $1.1 billion in Medicaid funding for California's In-Home Supportive Services program, citing fraud concerns. State officials dispute the claims, arguing the program's growth is intentional and beneficial.
- The freeze is the largest ever made by the administration. - California's home health spending is growing at twice the rate of other states.
- In-home care costs about $30,000 per person annually, far less than nursing facilities. - An additional $200 million in administrative claims is also being withheld.
The state says services will continue uninterrupted, but advocates worry about the long-term impact on vulnerable residents.