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GAO Investigation Exposes Shocking ACA Report Revealing Billions in Fraud & Waste
Fraud and Improper Payments The Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted investigations revealing major vulnerabilities in ACA enrollment and subsidy systems. Examples include: Approval of fictitious applicants with fake Social Security numbers. Duplicate subsidies tied to the same SSN. Payments for deceased individuals (estimated at $94 million). Brokers exploiting weak verification systems for commissions. Financial Impact Republicans claim billions in improper payments annually, with estimates reaching $27 billion. Enhanced subsidies introduced during COVID could cost up to $350…
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