AG Campbell Secures Guilty Plea From Ringleader Of Worcester-Based Home Health Fraud Scheme Exploiting Vulnerable Residents
BOSTON — Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that Felix Mercedes, 35, of Worcester, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a widespread MassHealth fraud scheme involving the stealing of personal information from disabled, elderly, and unhoused individuals to bill for false home health services in the Worcester area. According to the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), Mercedes and co-conspirators billed MassHealth over $500,000 for home health services that were never provided, including services related to MassHealth’s Personal Care Attendant (PCA), Home Health Aide (HHA), and Adult Foster Care (AFC) programs.
Action Details
- Date:September 15, 2025
- Agency:State of Massachusetts
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Enforcement Types:
- State Enforcement Agencies