Tag: Medicaid fraud
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Brooklyn Medicaid Fraud Case Exposes How $68 Million Meant for the Vulnerable Was Looted
Two Brooklyn marketers pleaded guilty to a Medicaid fraud scheme that stole over $68 million aimed at aiding seniors and disabled individuals. Manal Wasef and Elaine Antao conspired to receive illegal kickbacks, leading to phantom service billing. They face up to 10 years in prison and have agreed to forfeit about $1 million.
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Maine GOP Warns of “Fraud by Design” as Medicaid Scandal Fuels National Debate
A Medicaid fraud investigation in Maine, involving Gateway Community Services LLC and over $1.7 million in overbilling, has sparked political tensions. Republican leaders accuse Democratic administrations of fostering a culture of fraud, while Democrats caution against politicization. Ongoing investigations may reshape oversight and funding of social programs nationwide.
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