Maine Medicaid Autism Services Improper Payments

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:35:54 +0000
Healthcare

The HHS OIG has issued a report finding that Maine made at least $45.6 million in improper fee-for-service Medicaid payments for autism services provided to children. The audit identified that all sampled claims were improper or potentially improper, leading to recommendations for refunds and improved provider guidance.