Medicaid is a federal
and state health coverage program that provides health care to people who are
unable to pay for it themselves. It is offered free of charge to those who meet
the strict eligibility requirements. Usually, Medicaid Fraud investigations
occur when the investigator suspects that you have been lying or failed to
disclose important information, whether you are a recipient (individual or
families) of Medicaid or a provider (doctors, dentists, pharmacies, clinics,
hospitals, etc).
Medicaid Fraud Investigations often begin
with a letter from a Medicaid Investigator. The Investigator may involve one or
more of the following government agencies, depending on the nature of the case:
NYC Human Resources Administration, Office of Medicaid Provider Fraud and Abuse
Investigation, Bureau of Fraud Investigation, New York State Attorney General’s
Office, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, or the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The letter may
ask for some proofs or certain documentation and to meet with the Investigator
for an interview. What happens next is extremely important. You will need a
proper course of action to protect yourself from any harsh consequences. Do
not, however, ignore this letter of Investigation or the interview.
By the time you have received the letter of investigation, the
investigator has likely gathered evidence against you. Anything you say may be
used against you and could result in criminal charges being filed or other
forms of harsh consequences.
Consult with an experienced attorney to understand
your options and prepare your defense. Do not try to attend the interview by
yourself or settle the Investigation case on your own. If you self-incriminate
yourself, you may face potentially very serious civil and criminal
consequences. Your attorney can represent you in an effort to avoid or reduce
the possible charges and can also negotiate a settlement that will save you
time, money, and consequences. If you are being investigated for Medicaid Fraud
in New York, contact NY Top Medicaid Fraud Attorney Inna Fershteyn today.
Law Offices of
Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
(718) 333-2394
1517 Voorhies Avenue, Suite 4
Brooklyn, NY 11235
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