Health Secretary RFK Jr. Reveals 1.5 Million Illegal Aliens Collected Medicaid Illegally

Kennedy says Biden administration ordered HHS to stop fraud investigations

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:28am

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In a House hearing, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed that the administration found 1.5 million illegal immigrants illegally collecting Medicaid. Kennedy also accused the Biden administration of ordering HHS to stop all program integrity activities, allowing fraud to continue across entitlement programs that cost taxpayers an estimated $100 billion per year.

Why it matters

The revelations about widespread Medicaid fraud by illegal immigrants and the Biden administration's efforts to shut down fraud investigations raise significant concerns about the integrity of government healthcare programs and the use of taxpayer funds.

The details

During the House hearing, Kennedy disputed claims that 1.4 million Americans had lost health insurance, stating that 'they're almost all illegal immigrants' and that the administration had found 1.5 million illegal immigrants illegally collecting Medicaid. Kennedy also revealed that the administration discovered nearly 1 million people were claiming Medicaid from multiple states simultaneously, which is illegal. Additionally, Kennedy accused the Biden administration of directing HHS to stop all program integrity activities, allowing fraud to continue across entitlement programs that cost taxpayers an estimated $100 billion per year.

  • The hearing took place on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The current Health Secretary under the Trump administration.

Greg Casar

A Democratic Representative from Texas who questioned Kennedy during the hearing.

Biden administration

The previous administration that Kennedy accused of ordering HHS to stop fraud investigations.

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What they’re saying

“They're almost all illegal immigrants. We found 1.5 million illegal immigrants illegally collecting Medicaid.”

— Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health Secretary

“If we stop fraud just in Medicare, we can extend that program for another five years.”

— Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health Secretary

What’s next

The House committee is expected to investigate the allegations of widespread Medicaid fraud and the Biden administration's efforts to shut down fraud investigations.

The takeaway

The revelations about Medicaid fraud by illegal immigrants and the Biden administration's attempts to suppress fraud investigations raise serious concerns about the integrity of government healthcare programs and the use of taxpayer funds. This case highlights the need for stronger oversight and accountability measures to prevent fraud and ensure that limited healthcare resources are directed to those who are legally entitled to them.