Medicare, Medicaid, and you are being robbed.
Here’s how you can recognize and report other types of Medicare and Medicaid fraud beyond billing and kickbacks. You can make a difference – and possibly get a reward.
Here’s how you can recognize and report other types of Medicare and Medicaid fraud beyond billing and kickbacks. You can make a difference – and possibly get a reward.
Medicare and Medicaid fraud costs taxpayers like you a staggering amount of money each year in funds that should be going toward the public’s care.
Billing fraud and kickbacks are the most prevalent ways unscrupulous companies and individuals steal from government healthcare programs, but there are many other types of Medicare and Medicaid fraud to watch for in North and South Carolina. While some schemes may not seem as serious as others, they are all illegal and should be reported.
Whistleblowers play an integral role in spotting and stopping healthcare fraud. If you suspect any type of Medicare or Medicaid fraud, call us today at 1-888-292-8852 or contact us online for a free, confidential conversation.
Here is a list of different types of fraud (in addition to billing fraud and kickbacks) you may observe in Medicare or Medicaid settings.
Medicare and Medicaid fraud is not always easy to detect but if you suspect it, you may want to follow these steps:
At this point, the government will let you know whether it will intervene in the case (with your continued assistance) or not. In the latter scenario, you and an experienced whistleblower lawyer can then decide whether you want to pursue the case (and possible reward) on your own.
Call 1-888-292-8852 or contact us online today for a free and confidential consultation about your suspected Medicare or Medicaid fraud case. Our experienced team will review your situation and can help you report fraud effectively while safeguarding your privacy.
If you report Medicare and Medicaid fraud by filing a whistleblower lawsuit under the False Claims Act, the complaint will be “under seal” for at least 60 days. During this time, your identity is privileged information and is not allowed to be shared with anyone outside the case.
At Carolina Whistleblower Attorneys, we put your rights and protection first. As part of our You-First Policy, we help protect you from retaliation and can fight back under federal law if anyone engages in it.
Our experienced whistleblower team can file a whistleblower lawsuit under the False Claims Act (FCA) in North and South Carolina (non-attorneys cannot file the lawsuit on their own). As part of this process, we can:
At Carolina Whistleblower Attorneys, we have the experience and resources to help you report all types of Medicare and Medicaid fraud in North and South Carolina. We’re led by former White House-appointed attorney Bill Nettles and his team. During his tenure as U.S. Attorney, Bill’s office brought the state of South Carolina to top four in the country for whistleblower recoveries.1,4
Our goal is to stamp out corporate greed while protecting those who do their patriotic duty by blowing the whistle. We have decades of combined experience in successful whistleblower cases, know what makes a good case, and can help you try to minimize any risks.1,4
Call 1-888-292-8852 or contact us online today for a free, confidential conversation about your Medicare or Medicaid fraud whistleblower case.
What are common types of Medicare and Medicaid fraud?
Besides billing fraud and kickbacks, other forms of Medicare and Medicaid fraud include false claims (altering medical records, providing false information, misrepresenting provider qualifications), illegal actions (prescription fraud, using transportation benefits for non-medical purposes, fraudulent patient enrollment or recruitment, improper retention of overpayments), and Stark Law violations.The Stark Law prohibits physicians from referring Medicare and Medicaid patients for certain services to medical businesses with which the physician has a financial interest.
Are there protections for whistleblowers who report Medicare or Medicaid fraud?
Yes, a whistleblower lawyer can help protect you against employer retaliation for reporting Medicare/Medicaid fraud in North and South Carolina. Under the False Claims Act (FCA), your employer is prohibited from punishing you in the following ways and more:
Furthermore, federal law gives whistleblowers who face retaliation several potential remedies, such as job reinstatement, double backpay compensation, and reimbursement for litigation costs and attorney fees.
Can I get a financial reward for reporting any type of Medicare or Medicaid fraud?
Yes, you can potentially receive a financial reward for reporting Medicare or Medicaid fraud. If the lawsuit is successful, the whistleblower is typically entitled to a portion of the government’s recovery – up to 30%, which could be a life-changing amount in the millions of dollars!prote