BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — Butte County is among several California counties connected to a statewide investigation that led to felony charges against 103 in-home care providers accused of defrauding Medi-Cal out of more than $4.5 million.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the results of the investigation, which targeted suspected fraud within the state’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program.
The program provides assistance to seniors and people with disabilities, allowing them to receive care at home rather than move into long-term nursing facilities.
According to the California Department of Justice (DOJ), investigators identified providers who allegedly billed Medi-Cal for in-home care services while the people receiving care were admitted to hospitals or skilled nursing facilities, where their care was also covered by Medi-Cal.
The investigation involved cases…
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