Texas AG Probes UnitedHealth Over Care Delays, Benzinga Says
“Per Benzinga, the probe examines alleged illegal care delays, coverage reversals and Medicare fraud, plus alleged bribes. These are allegations, and nothing here is proven.” — Skip Waverly, on air
At a glance
- First reported by Benzinga: “Texas AG Targets UnitedHealth: Probe Examines Alleged Bribes, Care Delays and Coverage Denials”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 2:24 PM ET on Market Hours, by Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Texas.
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- BenzingaTexas AG Targets UnitedHealth: Probe Examines Alleged Bribes, Care Delays and Coverage Denials
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBenzinga reports Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating UnitedHealth Group. Skip Waverly is live outside a very closed building. Skip?

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThanks, Hank! I'm outside a medical office in Austin, and the receptionist says I need an appointment to stand here. I do not have one.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentPer Benzinga, the probe examines alleged illegal care delays, coverage reversals and Medicare fraud, plus alleged bribes. These are allegations, and nothing here is proven.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThe editor's angle says the regulatory pressure could affect UnitedHealth's valuation and operations. The ticker is U-N-H.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI've been on hold with my own insurer for eleven minutes, so I feel close to the story.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentA security guard just told me to leave, Hank. I think this is my big break. Or my fourth trespass warning this year.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip. Please do not get arrested on my network's dime. Allegations only, folks. We'll watch the stock.
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