Dealing with Health Insurance Fraud? Consult with a Denver Criminal Defense Attorney

When most people hear the term “insurance fraud” they think of indiscriminate and dishonest lawsuits for personal injuries.  Insurance fraud is so prevalent that it has become a secondary source of income for many Americans.  But there is a different kind of insurance fraud that many people haven’t heard about.  It is called health insurance fraud, and it is on the rise.

If you are being investigated for health insurance fraud in Colorado, take it very seriously.  The penalties for conviction can include steep fines and a lengthy prison sentence.  If you live in the Denver Colorado area, a Denver criminal defense attorney can provide the legal representation you need to defend against this charge. 

What is Health Insurance Fraud?

Health insurance fraud occurs when an individual knowingly attempts to falsify information on a claim in order to receive compensation from an insurance company.  This can include people who apply for reimbursement unlawfully as well as medical practitioners who falsify patient records or collect money for services not performed.  It can also include businesses that sell health aids that would not otherwise qualify for Medicare or Medicaid coverage but they receive reimbursement by sending in false claims.  Other types of health insurance fraud include any patient who intentionally exaggerates their injuries in order to receive compensation for “pain and suffering” that they never experienced. 

Whether you are being charged with health insurance fraud or you suspect an individual or business of perpetrating it, a Denver criminal defense attorney can help.  Contact the attorneys at Clawson & Clawson, LLC for a free, no-obligation consultation.