LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A woman from Tennessee has pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud after allegedly creating a caregiver account in her son’s name and billing for services that never took place.
55-year-old Michelle Chase of Memphis pleaded guilty to one felony count of Medicaid fraud.
Attorney General Tim Griffin released the following statement announcing the conviction:
“On April 17, Michelle Chase, 55, of Memphis pleaded guilty to one count of Medicaid fraud, a Class C Felony, and was sentenced to a three-year term of probation; ordered to pay a $1,500 fine, court costs, and restitution in the amount of $2,700.09; and ordered to complete 100 hours of community service. Chase created a caregiver account in her son’s name while working for Superior Senior Care and then used that account to bill Medicaid for services never rendered.
“Protecting Arkansans from Medicaid fraud means holding bad actors accountable—and my office will not stop pursuing them. I want to recognize the outstanding work of my office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) for their unwavering dedication to protecting Arkansans. I specifically want to thank Special Agent Marcus Custer, Senior Assistant Attorney General Leigh Patterson, and Prosecuting Attorney for the 6th Judicial District of Arkansas Will Jones.”
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