DOJ Federal Hospice Fraud Takedown: 8 Arrests, $50M Alleged Billing — Medi-Cal Enforcement Intensifies
U.S. Attorney's Office (Central District of California) announced an April 2 takedown — 8 defendants arrested for $50M in fraudulent hospice billing using stolen identities to enroll in Medi-Cal. Coordinated DHCS + DMFEA + federal action.
State enhanced identity verification and multifactor authentication for Medi-Cal applicants in 2026. Over 300 hospices currently under DHCS investigation for license revocation.
While hospice-specific, signals stepped-up Medi-Cal billing scrutiny across all enrolled providers — FQHCs should review identity verification, beneficiary attestation, and billing documentation.
Primary source
California Governor's OfficeFQHC Talent. (2026, April 2). DOJ Federal Hospice Fraud Takedown: 8 Arrests, $50M Alleged Billing — Medi-Cal Enforcement Intensifies. Primary source: California Governor's Office. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/ca-hospice-fraud-federal-takedown-april-2-2026
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