Doge gets access to Medicare and Medicaid systems: “This is where big frauds happen,” Elon Musk said

According to the Journal, CMS confirmed its collaboration with Doge, referring to two senior agency veterans leading the collaboration and ensuring proper access to CMS systems and technologies.

Doge’s focus on CMS is consistent with its mission to cut at least $1 trillion in federal spending. CMS, which spent more than $1.5 trillion in 2024, has often been criticized for fraud and wasted spending. Musk expressed interest in health agencies, suggesting potential fraud in health insurance spending.

Musk’s representatives reportedly have not yet accessed sensitive databases, including identifiable Medicaid and Medicare personal health information. The access provided by Doge represents is “read-only”.

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Why is it important: Trump’s Medicaid cuts after Doge’s visit to CMS. Republicans are reportedly pushing for significant changes to Medicaid, which serves 79 million Americans with low income or disabilities.

Later that month, the White House ordered a temporary freeze on all federal grants and loans and conducted a $3 trillion review of funding. The move threatens a wide range of industries, including healthcare. Benzinga reports that all federal agencies must stop paying while reviewing plans that are aligned with Trump’s policy priorities.

The Medicaid website ceased to operate shortly after the freeze was announced, but the White House later attributed it to a “power outage.” The government’s administration said no payments were affected.

The Ministry of Government Efficiency and Dog Doge/USDa cryptocurrency that Musk often mentioned in his posts on X.

Price action: At the time of writing, Doge has dropped 2.7% at $0.26, according to Benzinga Pro.

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