DHS halts payments to 11 ICS providers

Minnesota’s Department of Human Services suspended payments between Sept. 4 and Sept. 23 to 11 Integrated Community Supports (ICS) providers after the DHS Office of Inspector General found credible fraud allegations involving billing for services not provided. The withholds extend to all affiliated services, suspending payments to 17 additional providers; DHS says it is using data analytics to detect fraud and will work with counties and providers to minimize client impacts in the Twin Cities and statewide.