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CMS proposes requiring eligibility verification before consumers receive ACA Exchange premium tax credits or income-based cost-sharing reductions, beginning with 2028 health plans. The rule could shape future Exchange verification, data-matching, and document-processing requirements, but it is a proposal—not a solicitation or contract award—and comments are open for 30 days after publication.
Three lawmakers are asking the Government Accountability Office to examine how U.S. Customs and Border Protection is administering refunds tied to $166 billion in IEEPA tariffs. The proposed audit would assess refund accuracy and completeness, identify recipients, and trace whether consumers benefited; it is a congressional request, not an announced contract or solicitation.
New York is coordinating state and federal investigations involving more than 100 adult social day care providers suspected of fraud and directing a comprehensive review of Medicaid payments. Providers and supporting contractors face heightened claims scrutiny, possible suspensions, and tighter compliance requirements as state recommendations are due December 31, 2026, and a moratorium on new providers continues through January 2027.
The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully retrieved over **$512 million** in fraudulent unemployment claims related to the CARES Act, bolstering efforts to uphold program integrity. This initiative, a partnership with Maryland's unemployment officials, signals ongoing procurement opportunities for fraud prevention and audit services.