06/03/2026
As Attorney General, Gov. Shapiro estimated that Pennsylvania is likely losing $3 billion a year to Medicaid fraud. Yet, in this year’s state budget, the governor wants to add an additional $1.7 billion to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, the agency responsible for managing welfare programs without any reforms to stop fraud.
Pennsylvania is sadly not an exception when it comes to the Medicaid fraud making major headlines across the country. In 2024, Pennsylvania charged more Medicaid fraud cases than any other state. This amounted to $11.3 million in Medicaid fraud recoveries and $44 million in fraudulent charges.
This fraud is happening in your home state, and your taxpayer dollars are footing the bill. We must protect welfare programs for those who truly need help and stop the fraudsters.
Sign this petition to stop your taxpayer dollars from going toward more Medicaid fraud. Lawmakers must take action to prevent fraud by requiring the state to verify recipients’ eligibility.
-Commonwealth Foundation