Texas dentist permanently excluded from Medicaid
One way the OIG protects the health and welfare of people receiving Medicaid is by preventing certain people or businesses from participating as service providers.
OIG responds to COVID-19 pandemic
When Governor Abbott issued his disaster declaration on March 13, the OIG took steps to ensure that the agency continued its work while helping our stakeholders in the time of uncertainty.
MPI recovers $22 million in third quarter
Our Medicaid Program Integrity (MPI) team recovered more than $22 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2020.
Audit addresses risk group assignment
The OIG conducted an audit of Medicaid managed care nursing facility risk group assignments.
OIG recovers $212 million in third quarter of fiscal year 2020
The Office of Inspector General published its third quarterly report for fiscal year 2020.
Tips for applying for benefits
COVID-19’s impact on unemployment rates has led to more Texans filing for benefits. Providing incomplete or wrong information can cause a benefits application to be delayed or even denied.
OIG audits dental maintenance organization
The OIG completed an audit of DentaQuest USA Insurance Company, Inc., a Texas Medicaid and CHIP Dental Maintenance Organization.
OIG releases report on cost avoidance, managed care efforts
The OIG reviewed waste prevention activities used by managed care organizations (MCOs) as well as the resources used by the OIG to combat fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) in Medicaid managed care.
OIG produces guides for SNAP clients and retailers
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps people buy the food they need for good health.
OIG audit finds reporting errors affected nursing facility risk group assignments
The OIG completed an audit of selected STAR+PLUS managed care members assigned to nursing facility risk groups.