Fact-check · Sep 22, 2026 · JD Vance
“Another 420,000 where we're gonna do a little bit more diligence on those eligibility requirements”
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What the record shows
CMS announced 419,000 individuals undergoing further eligibility verification as of September 22, 2026.
Sources
From: Vice President JD Vance Holds Press Conference on Fraud
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