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Massachusetts Benefits Fraud Tops $10.6M, Recovery Lags

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Massachusetts investigators found $10.6M in MassHealth and SNAP fraud in early 2026, but state agencies have recovered only $285,339 so far.

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‘In denial’: Expert says Massachusetts allowing fraudsters to keep 97 cents of every stolen dollar

As public benefits fraud continues to run rampant in Massachusetts, an expert says the Bay State is recovering the funds at a rate of just 2.7%, good enough for just $2.69 for every $100 stolen.

·Braintree, United States
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Massachusetts Benefits Fraud Tops $10.6M, Recovery Lags

Massachusetts investigators found $10.6M in MassHealth and SNAP fraud in early 2026, but state agencies have recovered only $285,339 so far.

·San Francisco, United States
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Boston Herald broke the news in Braintree, United States on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
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