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Virginia: Adult residential group home pays $2M to settle Medicaid fraud case

Crystal Graham
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A Gloucester-based adult residential group home has paid $2 million to settle fraud claims that it overbilled Medicaid for nursing services.

Sola Inc. paid the fine and restitution to the United States and Commonwealth of Virginia.

The parties in the suit alleged that Sola overbilled Medicaid $641,396 for nursing services that were impossible to perform, because the amount of time billed to the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services exceeded the corresponding number of hours worked by the nurses employed by Sola, as reported on the nurses’ time sheets.

The company seems to offer group homes with services for adults with developmental disabilities that includes primary care, room, board and general supervision.

The resolution obtained in this matter were the result of efforts between the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia and the Medicaid fraud control unit of the Virginia Attorney General’s Office.


 

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]