Medicaid Fraud Charges

                          

Since many have never been charged with Medicaid fraud, some may not understand exactly what it is. Even those who are charged with the fraud may still not understand what it is or what they’ve done, but here’s a quick explanation of the charges. Medicaid fraud is typically when someone receives Medicaid under fraudulent circumstances or accepts Medicaid under fraudulent circumstances. Healthcare centers can accept Medicaid, which is meant to pay for the treatment or health care of someone who is on Medicaid. If the healthcare center doesn’t give the person treatment but still charges Medicaid, then they are committing fraud. Those who have received Medicaid fraudulently may have told a lie about their income or circumstances, which then gave them Medicaid under false pretenses. Anyone who’s charged with any kind of Medicaid fraud can face some severe penalties that can put them in jail as well as cost them a lot of money.

Don’t Stop Fighting

If you know that the charges against you are bogus and unfair, especially if your business, don’t go down without a fight. Allow and attorney to fight for you because you may not have all the tools necessary to fight your own case. It’s never a good idea to stand up in front of the judge trying to plead your case as an attorney would because a real attorney can do it better. Let your attorney present your side of the story as well as evidence that will prove that you’re telling the truth and are innocent of the charges. You may see yourself going free and having the charges dismissed completely, which is something that is unlikely to happen if you choose to represent yourself in court. When hiring your attorney to fight for you, make sure they are a medicaid fraud attorney.