The final defendant in a multi-year healthcare fraud scheme has pleaded guilty, bringing the total loss to Virginia’s Medicaid program to nearly $1 million.
Jamahl Rennelle Burch, 43, of Hampton, admitted to conspiring with others to exploit the Medicaid consumer directed care program. The program allows eligible individuals to receive in-home care from personal care attendants (PCAs), funded by Medicaid.
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Burch and his co-conspirators enrolled Medicaid recipients in the program, falsely claiming various individuals as their PCAs. They then submitted thousands of fraudulent timesheets to Medicaid, falsely attesting that services were provided when, in reality, no care was given. The scheme resulted in Medicaid paying out at least $936,950.70 in fraudulent reimbursements.
Burch faces up to 10 years in prison for healthcare fraud and a mandatory minimum of two years for aggravated identity theft. His sentencing is scheduled for January 9, 2025.
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Three other individuals, including two Medicaid recipients, pleaded guilty earlier this year for their roles in the conspiracy. They each face up to 10 years in prison.
The case was investigated by multiple federal and state agencies, highlighting the seriousness of healthcare fraud and the commitment to protecting taxpayer funds.
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