Protecting Pennsylvanians From Health Care Fraud Charges
Health care fraud is a significant criminal offense that costs taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars annually. The lasting effects of health care fraud can drastically increase the average person’s insurance premium and their taxes overall.
Our attorneys at Stanton D. Levenson, P.A. Law Offices, take an honest and direct approach to advocating for Pennsylvanians who have been accused of committing health care fraud. With over a half-century of combined experience, our father-daughter legal team has more than enough knowledge to help clients in the Westmoreland, Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington counties area alleviate their concerns about the pending charges and defend their reputation.
What Is Health Care Fraud?
Health care fraud is the act of knowingly deceiving health care providers or insurance companies to obtain undeserved benefits and compensation. Medical workers, providers, and patients can also commit the crime of health care fraud.
Health care fraud has a catastrophic financial impact on the medical industry and the government as a whole. To combat this, prosecutors and judges do not take these allegations lightly, which often leads to life-changing penalties for accused Pennsylvanians.
Penalties And Consequences Of A Health Care Fraud Conviction
Health care fraud is a felony charge and is generally investigated by the FBI, regardless of whether the accused deceived a federal or private insurance program. Due to the severity of these charges, a five to 10-year jail term can be expected per offense. Monetary penalties are also a common punishment. After a conviction, you could likely be fined between $250,000 and $500,000.
Organizations accused of health care fraud may be obligated to pay millions of dollars in fines and restitution to the affected parties. If convicted of fraud, accused medical workers could also face the same penalties as health care organizations.
How Can We Help You Handle Health Care Fraud Charges?
Fraud charges are nothing to take lightly. If you find yourself facing health care fraud allegations, it is vital to find honest legal support to protect your rights. At Stanton D. Levenson, P.A. Law Offices, we offer straightforward and comprehensive guidance to Pennsylvania residents looking to combat their charges. Please do not hesitate to call our firm at 412-552-3231 or contact us online for additional counsel.