Vice President JD Vance and Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), are scheduled to unveil a new enforcement push Tuesday targeting alleged fraud within the Affordable Care Act's insurance marketplaces. The announcement, set for 11:30 a.m. EDT, marks the latest move by the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, which Vance leads as President Trump's designated "fraud czar."
According to The Wall Street Journal, the administration intends to terminate subsidy payments linked to roughly 760,000 accounts it characterizes as fraudulent, unauthorized, or otherwise ineligible for federal assistance. Officials project the action will yield approximately $2.2 billion in taxpayer savings.
In addition to the subsidy cuts, CMS is expected to bar hundreds of insurance agents and brokers accused of improperly enrolling individuals in coverage. The agency has not yet released a full list of the brokers or the specific criteria used to flag the accounts.
The crackdown represents a significant escalation in the administration's broader effort to root out waste and abuse in federal health programs. Vance has frequently highlighted fraud as a priority, and his role leading the task force has given him a prominent platform ahead of the 2026 midterms. The vice president has been active on the campaign trail, recently stumping in North Carolina to boost a GOP Senate bid and rallying in Iowa as Midwest races tighten.
Critics argue the move could disrupt coverage for legitimate enrollees who may be incorrectly flagged. The administration counters that the accounts in question involve clear cases of fraud or ineligibility, and that the subsidies are being misused. The Department of Health and Human Services has not indicated whether affected individuals will have an opportunity to appeal before their subsidies are canceled.
The event is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. EDT. Watch the live video above.
