Los Angeles Medicaid Fraud Lawyer

Defending Medicaid Fraud Cases

Medicaid fraud can be penalized with heavy fines and even imprisonment.   Charges for Medicaid fraud can involve any facet of incorrectly claiming funds from Medicaid through erroneous billings or other means.   The most common forms of incorrect billings are through billing for medical services or products which were not provided at all.  Secondary to this are billings for services which were not needed in the first place.  The federal government is tightening up on monitoring and addressing these abuses.   Upon receiving news of a possible investigation or charge involving Medicaid fraud it is wise to consult immediately with a Los Angeles federal crime attorney.  Experienced attorneys can make a major difference in the outcome of such cases.   Contact a Los Angeles federal crime attorney from Okabe & Haushalter to defend your case.

Charged with Medicaid Fraud in Los Angeles?

It is fortunate that the prosecution must prove without doubt that the doctor or clinic intentionally tried to deceive Medicaid in order for a charge of Medicaid fraud to hold.   There are often unintentional reasons for errors with billings which can be investigated and presented in one's defense.  Often the government will pursue speaking with the various employees involved and solicit information about the case.  It is best to minimize discussion about the case and have all conversations overseen by your defense attorney.  Experienced Medicaid fraud attorneys are skilled in looking at all facets of the case and in controlling the presentation of information in order to provide the most optimum defense.

  Contact a Los Angeles Medicaid fraud lawyer if you are facing a federal charge.