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Three family members arrested for Medicaid fraud

Agents with the Louisiana Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) conducted an investigation into Empowering Care Services, LLC, a personal care agency located in Zachary, based on allegations the agency was billing for numerous undocumented services, as well as engaging in hiring practices that violate the state's Medicaid policy. As a result of the investigation, three personal care attendants were arrested by MFCU investigators with assistance from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Wednesday.

Read more on www.ag.state.la.us

Action Details

  • Date:July 19, 2013
  • Agency:Louisiana Attorney General
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies