Posted on 03/09/2026 8:38:08 AM PDT by John Semmens
It turns out that in addition to fraudulent payments of federal aid in Minnesota meant for feeding children and providing daycare to children of working parents it has been revealed that fraudulent payments for autism therapy must now be added to the list. In testimony given in Congress it was pointed out to Gov. Tim Walz, that in 2017 about $1 million in federal funds was paid to help fight autism. In 2024, $343 million was paid. Walz admitted being totally ignorant and unembarrassed by this revelation, saying "I'm not a financial genius. I am only a governor. I can't be expected to pay attention to what's happening with all the federal aid being sent to our state. Besides, practically every state is infested with fraud. It's unfair to try to single out Minnesota for abuses that are the norm nationwide."
Meanwhile in Colorado, auditors discovered that in a sample of 100 of the state's Medicaid claims for autism treatments 100% were found to be either improper or flawed. In 93 of the 100 cases, the providers either did not verify that the therapy took place, didn't provide the required signatures, or billed for more expenses than were justified. In 18 of the 100 the therapy was performed by staff without proper qualifications. In 88 cases, the state was billed for recreational activities not part of recognized therapy. Some staff members of providers had criminal convictions for weapons offenses, assault, or DUI. Audits in four states revealed that hundreds of millions of dollars in improper payments have been made.
The US Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services recommended that Colorado refund $42.6 million to the federal government. Colorado agreed to improve in the future, but disagreed with the recommendation to refund the money, saying that "our Medicaid program does not require certification of therapists or verification of expenses before making payments."
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That was before they added the ‘spectrum’... Which encompasses every behavior you can think of... So now everybody is autistic and deserves some of those handouts the government gives you for being different.
Rush used to say "When you subsidize something, you get more of it." This is a perfect example of that concept.
Reality check
Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how individuals perceive the world, communicate, and interact socially, typically appearing in early childhood.
It is characterized by a “spectrum” of diverse strengths and challenges, including intense interests, repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities.......not a disease but a “different way” of thinking and experiencing the world.
Key Aspects of Autism:
Social & Communication Differences: Challenges with back-and-forth conversation, understanding nonverbal cues (eye contact, body language), and forming relationships.
Behavioral Patterns: Intense focus on specific topics, strict adherence to routines, and repetitive movements (often called “stimming”).
Sensory Processing: Heightened or reduced sensitivity to lights, sounds, smells, or touch.
The “Spectrum” Nature: Abilities vary widely; some autistic individuals may live independently, while others require significant daily support.
Diagnosis & Support: Symptoms are usually noticed by age 2 or 3, though sometimes later. While there is no cure, therapies can help improve daily functioning.
Autism reflects natural variations in the human brain. (National Autistic Society)
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