Tag: Medicaid Oversight

New York’s $1.2 Billion Medicaid Mess: What the CDPAP Scandal Really Shows

A viral claim suggests a $1.2 billion healthcare fraud scandal in New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). Spending escalated from $2.5 billion to over $12 billion annually, amid reports of fraud. Despite reforms, concerns about oversight and fiscal discipline persist, highlighting vulnerabilities in Medicaid programs.

January 10, 2026

New York’s $1.2 Billion Medicaid Mess: What the CDPAP Scandal Really Shows