Sober living scheme: Dept. of Justice investigating ongoing Medicaid fraud impacting Native Americans

The Brief

  • The U.S. Department of Justice is looking into Arizona’s massive Medicaid scandal.
  • An estimated $2.5 billion was allegedly stolen as part of a sober living scheme.
  • Members of AHCCCS who are potentially affected have received letters from federal officials.

PHOENIX There’s more fallout from Arizona’s massive Medicaid scandal.

At last check, an estimated $2.5 billion was allegedly stolen by bad actors who took advantage of vulnerable people battling addiction, in order to bill the state for nonexistent services.

Now, we are learning that the U.S. Department of Justice is looking into the matter.

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