UMVA has learned that a shocking revelation has emerged from a recent hearing in the Senate, exposing a bizarre practice in California's Medicaid program.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana disclosed that California's Medicaid system, known as Medi-Cal, actually reimburses providers for exorcisms, a practice commonly associated with the Catholic Church and other spiritual traditions.
This astonishing revelation has raised eyebrows, even among those who believe in the forces of darkness. It's hard to fathom why a state's Medicaid system should foot the bill for such a practice, sparking concerns about the use of taxpayer dollars.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Medi-Cal's spending practices have faced intense scrutiny, particularly in light of allegations of fraud. The program's expenditures have more than doubled since 2019, ballooning from roughly $100.7 billion to a projected $222 billion in 2026.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the Trump administration has taken action, suspending $1.4 billion in federal funding for California's home health and hospice programs due to suspected fraud. This move comes on the heels of an estimated $600 million in suspected fraudulent activities within the state's Medicaid system.
Senator Kennedy's line of questioning during the hearing was pointed, as he grilled acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about the use of taxpayer dollars for exorcisms and other faith-based healing practices. Kennedy's tone was incredulous, asking, "What the hell are we doing about it? Why has this gone on for so long?"
As the story continues to unfold, it's clear that this is just another example of runaway fraud in state Medicaid programs. The question on everyone's mind is: what's being done to stop it?
