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The recent Arizona Medicaid fraud scandal uncovered a sweeping abuse of government resources that disproportionately affected Native American communities. What appeared to be treatment centers turned out to be fraudulent operations, exploiting systemic weaknesses in oversight. Understanding how this scheme unfolded is the first step toward justice for individuals seeking legal support in Arizona. 

BrewerWood Law Firm offers a legal review of the facts, victims’ rights, and the legal tools available to hold bad actors accountable.

BrewerWood Law is fighting for justice on behalf of Native American individuals and families devastated by Arizona’s Medicaid fraud crisis. Through legal action, advocacy, and accountability, we are working to hold those responsible accountable and help victims reclaim their dignity and future.

Understanding the Arizona Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Arizona’s recent Medicaid fraud scandal involved fake addiction treatment centers billing the state for services never rendered. These sham facilities, many located in Phoenix, used deceptive tactics to enroll Native Americans in the American Indian Health Program under the state’s Medicaid system.

Fraudsters exploited loose oversight and minimal verification, billing for phantom treatments while vulnerable individuals received little or no care. State agencies failed to catch early warning signs, allowing the operation to grow unchecked and siphon millions of taxpayer dollars.

The Scandal: What Happened?

Arizona has faced one of the largest Medicaid fraud crises in state history—costing taxpayers billions and devastating Indigenous communities. Fraudulent sober living homes exploited vulnerable individuals under the guise of addiction treatment, while state agencies failed to act.

Key Points:

• Predatory providers billed Medicaid (AHCCCS) for unprovided or unqualified services.
• Native Americans were specifically targeted and trafficked under false pretenses.
• Individuals were promised treatment, but instead received neglect, abuse, or were given drugs to maintain the billing scheme.
• AHCCCS and ADHS allegedly had knowledge of the fraud as early as 2019.
• Estimated $2.8 billion in fraudulent claims, largely affecting federal Medicaid funds.
• Thousands of victims were left homeless, addicted, or traumatized.

Our Role in Pursuing Justice

BrewerWood Law Firm is leading a class-action lawsuit on behalf of Native American individuals and families affected by this massive fraud. Our mission is to seek accountability, compensation, and lasting change.

What We’re Doing:

• Representing victims in a large-scale class-action lawsuit.
• Holding fraudulent sober living homes financially and legally accountable.
• Exposing the failures of state agencies to prevent or intervene in the crisis.
• Helping victims reclaim their dignity and pursue compensation for harm done.

Who is Eligible to Join the Lawsuit?

You may qualify if you or a loved one:

• Were placed in a fraudulent sober living home in Arizona.
• Received little or no treatment after being promised addiction recovery.
• Were subjected to abuse, neglect, or wrongful medical care.
• Were given illegal drugs while in treatment.
• Are a family member of someone harmed or lost as a result of this system.