What to Know About Recent Federal Actions Involving State Medicaid Program Integrity Authors: Jessica Mathers and Elizabeth Hinton Published: Jun 9, 2026

https://www.kff.org/medicaid/what-to-know-about-recent-federal-actions-involving-state-medicaid-program-integrity/ The Trump Administration continues its focus on rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse in federal programs, including Medicaid. In March 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, chaired by Vice President J.D. Vance. In May 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a six-month nationwide moratoria (or pause) on the enrollment of new Medicare hospice and home health agency providers. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has also taken nationwide and state-specific action in the Medicaid program, including: