OIG Alleges Potential Vulnerabilities in Medicare/Medicaid Payments for Home Health Skilled Nursing and Aide Visits

Medicaid programs in four states made inappropriate home health services payments for dually-eligible Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries according to allegations from the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG reviewed claims in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Maryland and Texas. The OIG found no Medicaid payment vulnerabilities in Texas. In its report, “Medicaid and Medicare Home Health Payments…