Medicare Fraud Prevention: Increased Funding
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While fighting fraud is popular, the very large 7 billion dollar annual price tag will likely face opposition in a divided Congress without more bipartisan support.
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The Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Account historically funds joint federal and state efforts against fraud in both Medicare and Medicaid, so a boost in this account could increase resources for catching Medicaid fraud too. The effect on Medicaid is less direct than on Medicare because the specific statutory language amended here sits in the Medicare title of the Social Security Act.
“To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase funding for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Account.”
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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The Anti-Fraud Fund Act of 2026 allocates $28 billion over four years for enhanced Medicare and Medicaid fraud enforcement. CBO estimates suggest a $7 return for every $1 spent, potentially delivering $168 billion in net savings over 10 years.
Utah Congressman Blake Moore introduced the Anti-Fraud Fund Act of 2026, which would provide $7 billion annually through 2030 to the HCFAC Program. Moore emphasized the program's 7:1 return on investment and its role in protecting seniors and taxpayers from healthcare scammers.
The House passed nearly a dozen bills intended to strengthen agencies' ability to detect and stop fraudulent payments. The legislative push, supported by the Trump administration, includes establishing a new inspector general office to oversee federal spending and prevent grift.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Anti-Fraud Fund Act of 2026
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