A St. Paul-based home health care company is being investigated by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office for fraudulently overbilling the state’s Medicaid program, which is designed to support low-income residents and people with disabilities.
State investigators took computers, financial reports, rental agreements, and other documents from Bridges MN on Thursday, according to court documents filed last week. Authorities say they have already tracked $4 million in fraudulent billing over five years, with the possibility of more instances of fraud expected, according to a search warrant.
Bridges provides in-home care to more than 40 individuals across Minnesota, according to the warrant. Since 2016, the company has been reimbursed over $146 million for services provided to Medicaid recipients.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services previously revoked Bridges MN’s license after finding instances of maltreatment and non-compliance. State records show that the company is appealing that decision and has continued to operate.
Source: In-home care provider investigated for $4M in Medicaid fraud / KSTP