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| https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-troy-carter-statement-medicaid-audit | Rep. Troy Carter Statement on Medicaid Audit | 2025-08-16 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | LA | Troy A. Carter | C001125 | troycarter.house.gov | troycarter | https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: “There is a lot of noise about so-called ‘fraud’ in Medicaid — but let’s be clear about what this audit shows. The problem is not families, seniors, or vulnerable people abusing the system. The problem is insurance companies being paid millions of dollars after patients had already died. “As a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, I have said repeatedly that the real fraud is not among the most vulnerable — it is among the corporations and insurers who exploit the system for profit. This study proves that point once again. While politicians rail against the poor, the sick, and the struggling, the real leakage is happening in boardrooms, not living rooms. “Veterans who have worn the uniform, elderly neighbors who built this country, disabled Americans who deserve dignity, and working families who are just trying to make ends meet — these are the people Medicaid was designed to serve. They should never be vilified or made scapegoats while insurance companies pocket taxpayer money meant for care. “This is why I have opposed Donald Trump’s so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ from the very beginning — or as I call it, the Big Ugly Law. It is nothing more than a massive giveaway to the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of those who need help the most. This audit should serve as a wake-up call to Trump and his allies: it’s time to reverse course, repeal this harmful law, and restore Medicaid to its rightful purpose — serving people, not padding profits. “We must hold insurers accountable, strengthen oversight, and ensure every taxpayer dollar is spent with integrity. Medicaid is not a luxury. It is a lifeline. And I will continue to fight to protect it for every child, every veteran, every senior, every person with a disability, and every hardworking family who depends on it.” Read more here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |