ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office partnered with other law enforcement agencies and community groups to answer questions and help seniors protect themselves from Medicaid fraud this week.
Medicaid fraud occurs when someone knowingly withholds information to get money, services, or benefits from Medicaid that they are not entitled to. We asked former Health and Human Services Special Agent Jeffrey Overbeck what seniors should do to avoid becoming a victim.
“Make sure they’re proactive with their healthcare. That they’re actually looking at the explanation of benefits, that they may get in the mail or online.”…