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Wisconsin Medicaid fraud cases

Every Justice Department announcement of Medicaid fraud prosecuted in Wisconsin since January 20, 2025.

All announcements

DateAnnouncementStageAmount
2026-06-25Federal Charges Announced in Multi-Million Dollar Medicaid Fraud Scheme and Prescription Drug Diversion Conspiracy; Announcement Made as Part of Justice Department's National Health Care Fraud TakedownCharged—
2026-04-17Appleton Clinic to Pay Over $380,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to the Marketing and Use of Electric Stimulation DevicesCivil settlement$380K
2026-03-23Owner of Now-Closed Milwaukee Prenatal Care Coordination Company Sentenced to 60 Months' Imprisonment for Healthcare Fraud SchemeSentenced$2.7M
2026-03-18Owner of Now-Closed Milwaukee Prenatal Care Coordination Company Sentenced to 121 Months' Imprisonment for Healthcare Fraud SchemeSentenced$2.4M
2026-03-12Milwaukee Fraudster Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal PrisonSentenced—
2026-01-22Owner of Defunct Prenatal Care Coordination Company Sentenced to 111 Months' Imprisonment for Healthcare Fraud SchemeSentenced$781K
2025-11-21Federal Jury Finds Markita Barnes Guilty of Healthcare Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, Providing Unlawful Kickbacks, Obstruction, and Money LaunderingConvicted at trial—
2025-11-18Corporation and Former Chief Executive Officer Sentenced for Health Care Fraud and Tax ConspiracySentenced$146M
2025-09-15Federal Jury Finds Former Prenatal Care Coordinator Guilty of Healthcare Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, Providing Unlawful Kickbacks, and Money LaunderingConvicted at trial—
2025-06-03Florida Man Sentenced to 22 Months' Imprisonment for Conspiracy to Pay and Receive Healthcare KickbacksSentenced$2M
2025-03-24River Hills Man Sentenced to 21 Months' Imprisonment for Paying Healthcare KickbacksSentenced$2.2M
2025-01-27Greenfield Man Sentenced to 15 Months' Imprisonment for Paying Healthcare KickbacksSentenced$2.2M
2025-01-24Corporation and Former Chief Executive Officer Plead Guilty to Health Care Fraud and Tax ConspiracyPleaded guilty—

Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases. Amounts should not be added: one case can appear at several stages. Charged cases are allegations.

Where to report Medicaid fraud in Wisconsin

Medicaid fraud is covered by the federal WHIP program: a tip that leads to criminal charges can earn $10,000–$30,000. More on reporting Medicaid fraud, all fraud cases and reward laws in Wisconsin, and Medicaid cases in every state.

Frequently asked questions

How many Medicaid fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Wisconsin?

13 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 4.3% of all Medicaid announcements in our database. Each press release is counted separately, so one case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing.

How do I report Medicaid fraud in Wisconsin?

Medicaid Fraud Control and Elder Abuse Unit (MFCEAU) (1-800-488-3780); HHS Office of Inspector General (1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477)); America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal). To be eligible for a federal WHIP award, submit the tip in writing at America.gov/fraud.

Sources

  1. U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)
  2. HHS-OIG: Report fraud
  3. HHS-OIG: Medicaid Fraud Control Units
  4. DOJ: National Fraud Enforcement Division Criminal Tip Rewards Pilot Program, terms and conditions (updated Oct. 20, 2026)