Bu-bu-but THERE'S NO MEDICAIDE FRAUD !!
This is another reason why Medicaid reform is so badly needed, nd why it's in the Big , Beautiful Bill.
(And NO, Leftliars, no LEGAL RECIPIENTS of Medicaid are "getting kicked off of Medicaid" ; Illegal aliens ATE NOT " legal recipients of Medicaid.)
Star Autism Center obtained over $6 million since its 2020 formation
Overall program billings increased dramatically from $1.7 million in 2017 to approximately $400 million in both 2023 and 2024
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This is another reason why Medicaid reform is so badly needed, nd why it's in the Big , Beautiful Bill.
(And NO, Leftliars, no LEGAL RECIPIENTS of Medicaid are "getting kicked off of Medicaid" ; Illegal aliens ATE NOT " legal recipients of Medicaid.)
FBI Uncovers Massive Medicaid Fraud in Minnesota Autism Centers: Whistleblowers' Guide to Exposing Healthcare Scams and Protecting Vulnerable Patients
Breaking: FBI Raids Reveal Extensive Healthcare Fraud
The FBI has uncovered substantial evidence of multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud at two Minnesota autism centers, executing search warrants at Smart Therapy Center in Minneapolis and Star Autism Center in St. Cloud. These centers allegedly submitted fraudulent claims through the Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) program, which serves young people with autism spectrum disorder.Financial Impact
Smart Therapy Center received $13.8 million in Medicaid reimbursements between 2020 and 2024Star Autism Center obtained over $6 million since its 2020 formation
Overall program billings increased dramatically from $1.7 million in 2017 to approximately $400 million in both 2023 and 2024
Fraudulent Practices Uncovered
Smart Therapy Center's Alleged Schemes:- Employed unqualified staff, mostly 18-19 year old relatives with no formal training
- Billed for full eight-hour days when staff arrived hours late
- Submitted claims for services by providers who weren't employed there or were out of the country
- Billed for services while providers were overseas
- Submitted claims for treatment during times when clients were at school
- Filed claims without proper documentation or qualified providers
The Broader Impact on Healthcare
This investigation reveals concerning connections to the Feeding Our Future fraud case, with at least twelve defendants from that case having ties to autism centers receiving state EIDBI funds. The Department of Human Services is currently investigating 32 individuals or agencies providing early intervention services.
FBI Raids Minnesota Autism Centers: Massive Medicaid Fraud Investigation Reveals $400M Scheme Targeting Early Intervention Services for Children with Autism
Discover how FBI uncovers multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud at Minnesota autism centers, exposing unqualified staff, fake billing, and connections to Feeding Our Future scandal. Learn about the investigation into EIDBI program abuse and healthcare fraud detection.
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