New York Attorney General
NY-AG v. Transportation Companies
Settled$847KRestitution
Transportation companies allegedly used fake billing schemes to steal from Medicaid and exploit vulnerable patients, according to NY-AG. The companies' schemes allegedly involve billing Medicaid for fake trips, adding fake tolls to inflate costs, fraudulently extending the mileage of trips, and using unlicensed drivers, according to NY-AG. In some cases, companies allegedly exploit vulnerable Medicaid recipients by paying them kickbacks in exchange for requesting transportation services from the company, according to NY-AG.
Summary generated from official New York Attorney General press release
Source: New York Attorney General Press Release ↗Parties
Defendants / Respondents
- City Service Transportation, Inc.
- AJ Medical Transportation Co.
- Safe Ride of WNY, Inc.
- Robert Sapienza
- Half Moon Medical Transportation, Inc.
Dates
Resolved
January 7, 2025
Case Details
Industry
Transportation
Penalty Type
Restitution