CMS defers another $1.2 billion in California Medicaid payments
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On October 20, 2026, the Los Angeles Times reported that federal officials are deferring another $1.2 billion in California Medicaid payments over the state’s personal care services program. The CMS administrator said the program grew 24% in three years.
The Times said he gave no evidence of fraud. No health center is named.
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FQHC Talent. (2026, October 20). CMS defers another $1.2 billion in California Medicaid payments. Source: Los Angeles Times (report on CMS deferral of California Medicaid reimbursements, October 20, 2026). Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/cms-defers-1-2-billion-california-personal-care-october-2026