According to studies, life insurance fraud costs insurers more than $300 billion each year. Unfortunately for insurance policyholders in Florida, a large portion of that cost gets passed onto them through higher premiums. There are three types of life insurance fraud...
Health Care Crimes
Insurance fraud in Florida
Florida homeowners pay out about 300% more than average for home insurance. They also pay approximately 30% more for motor vehicle insurance than the national average. There are several laws in the Sunshine State to protect insurance payers. Types of Florida insurance...
Florida man charged with Medicaid fraud
A Florida man who ran a group of pediatric day care facilities that provide services to special needs children has been charged with fraud. According to a press release, the 53-year-old Orlando resident has been charged with one count of Medicaid provider fraud for...
The crime of healthcare fraud
Being charged with healthcare fraud in Florida is frightening for anyone. If it happens to you, you have the right to defend yourself. These are some facts to know about it and how common a problem it is. Understanding healthcare fraud Healthcare fraud is a federal...
Understanding health care provider fraud schemes
Health care fraud occurs when medical professionals use an intentional act of deception to benefit financially. This type of fraud often receives investigation from both state and federal law enforcement agencies. To protect yourself against accusations as a Florida...
Questions to ask before hiring a criminal defense lawyer
Florida residents who find themselves on the wrong side of the law are presumed innocent, and the Sixth Amendment provides them with several rights, including the right to legal representation. If you ever find yourself in this position, choosing a criminal defense...
Examples and Elements of Health Care Fraud
Florida authorities may pursue criminal charges against individuals for healthcare fraud, which is a subset of white-collar criminal fraud. The most basic healthcare fraud cases might involve a person simply gathering patient information and sending fraudulent bills...
4 types of health care fraud
According to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, healthcare fraud occurs when an individual attempts to deceive or misrepresent to receive a healthcare benefit for themselves or another person. Law enforcement can press administrative, civil and criminal...
How to protect yourself from health insurance fraud
Every single day, residents of Florida and elsewhere find themselves victims of health insurance scams. Although this type of fraud is rampant, you can protect yourself from it by taking certain steps. Have your guard up at all times and research If you are contacted...
How physicians can avoid health care fraud
Most health care professionals in Florida don't go into the field with the intent to defraud their patients. However, several laws apply to physicians and those who work for them. It's not only important for doctors to know about these laws but also to understand that...