Florida Medicaid Fraud Lawyer

Florida Medicaid is a joint federal-state partnership providing health coverage for low-income Floridians who are disabled or living with a family member in the household with a disability, pregnant, blind, 65 or older, or responsible for a minor child. Persons suspected of defrauding Medicaid are vigorously prosecuted, and the Florida Attorney General has a dedicated Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) devoted to investigating and prosecuting healthcare providers whom they believe are improperly billing Medicaid. When going up against the MFCU and the full weight of Florida’s law enforcement resources, you need a defense team on your side with the skills and resources to match. Contact our Florida Medicaid fraud lawyers today.

Medicaid fraud is a serious offense in Florida, carrying severe penalties that can affect your professional and personal life. If you are a healthcare provider accused of Medicaid fraud, you need an experienced Florida healthcare criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights and reputation. The Baez Law Firm is known statewide and nationwide for smart, strategic, aggressive, and successful criminal defense. Let us help you protect your rights and get the best result available when you are facing charges of Medicaid fraud in Florida

Understanding Medicaid Fraud

Medicaid fraud involves knowingly submitting false claims or making misrepresentations to obtain Medicaid benefits or payments. Common examples of Medicaid fraud include:

• Billing for services not rendered: Charging Medicaid for services that were never provided to the patient.
• Upcoding: Billing Medicaid for more expensive services or procedures than those actually performed.
• Unbundling: Submitting multiple bills for components of a single service to increase reimbursement.
• Duplicate claim submissions: Submitting multiple claims to Medicaid for the same medical service or procedure on the same patient.

Legal Consequences of Medicaid Fraud

Medicaid fraud is prosecuted aggressively in Florida, and the consequences of a conviction can be severe. Penalties may include substantial monetary fines, potentially reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars. Offenders may additionally be required to repay the amount fraudulently obtained, raising the financial burden considerably. Healthcare professionals found guilty of Medicaid fraud may also lose their medical licenses, effectively ending their careers. Most serious of all, convictions can result in significant prison sentences, especially for large-scale fraud.

Defenses Against Medicaid Fraud Charges in Florida

An experienced Florida healthcare criminal defense lawyer at The Baez Law Firm can explore various defense strategies to challenge Medicaid fraud charges. While we take the time to investigate the best defenses to raise in your particular case, rest assured that we will vigorously pursue any and all defenses that apply. Common defenses against Medicaid fraud charges in Florida include:

• Lack of Intent: Demonstrating that there was no intent to defraud Medicaid, as fraud charges require proving intentional deception.
• Clerical Errors: Highlighting that any inaccuracies in billing were honest mistakes or administrative errors, not fraudulent actions.
• Insufficient Evidence: Challenging the prosecution’s evidence and seeking to exclude improperly obtained or unreliable evidence.
• Compliance: Showing that the accused complied with Medicaid billing rules and regulations, negating the claim of fraudulent intent.

How Our Florida Medicaid Fraud Lawyers Can Help

Navigating the complexities of Medicaid fraud charges requires a deep understanding of both healthcare regulations and criminal defense. Our skilled legal team starts by reviewing the details of your case to identify potential weaknesses in the prosecution’s evidence. We collect and analyze evidence to build a strong defense, including expert testimony and financial records. In appropriate cases, we work to negotiate plea deals or settlements that can reduce or dismiss charges. Of course, The Baez Law Firm excels at advocating on your behalf in court, and won’t hesitate to move forward when a trial is in your best interests.

Contact an Experienced Florida Medicaid Fraud Defense Lawyer Today

If you are facing Medicaid fraud charges in Florida, it is crucial to seek legal counsel immediately. The stakes are high, and the consequences of a conviction can be life-altering. Our experienced Florida healthcare criminal defense lawyers understand the intricacies of Medicaid regulations and have a proven record of defending professionals against fraud allegations. We are committed to protecting your rights and achieving the best possible outcome for your case.

Don’t face Medicaid fraud charges alone. Call The Baez Law Firm at 800-588-BAEZ or contact us online for a free consultation and let us help you navigate this challenging legal situation.