05/07/2026
Daily Wire Investigates Medicaid HCBS Fraud in Columbus
This week, the conservative media company The Daily Wire began a multi-part series drawing attention to clusters of home care agencies in north Columbus billing Ohio Medicaid for millions of dollars between 2018 and 2024. The story has since been picked up across conservative media, including Fox News. The story prompted promises from Vice President J.D. Vance for a Medicaid “crackdown” in his home state.
The series relies on data disclosures made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in early 2025, with reporter Luke Bosiak zeroing in those home care agencies owned by Somali immigrants in north Columbus with offices concentrated in a small number of office buildings. The series also focuses on home care agencies that employ paid family caregiving through self-direction in Ohio’s HCBS waiver programs.
To date, two articles have been published, with more to follow.
LeadingAge Ohio is closely monitoring this emerging story for its potential wider impact Ohio’s home- and community-based provider network. Questions may be directed to Susan Wallace at swallace@leadingageohio.org.
