Milwaukee (WI) woman accused of Medicaid fraud, money laundering (More 'Covid Cash' Fraud)

A Milwaukee woman is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors accused her of carrying out Medicaid fraud, PPP loan fraud and money laundering schemes tied to her home health care business. What we know: The Wisconsin Department of Justice charged 44-year-old Debbie Long with five felonies, including fraud and money laundering. ederal prosecutors said Long owned Pinnacle Home Health Care, LLC, a company that provided personal care services to Medicaid members, including mobility assistance, meal preparation and bathing services. From March 2017 through August 2022, prosecutors allege Long billed Wisconsin Medicaid for exaggerated or fabricated services, including inflated billing, fraudulent...