New Britain Optician Group Pays $263K to Resolve False Claims Allegations
A Connecticut optician group has been forced to pay a hefty sum after it was accused of submitting false claims to Medicaid.
Your Eyes of New Britain, Inc. and its owner, Carrie Sanderson, have agreed to pay $263,488.50 to the federal and state governments to resolve allegations that they violated the federal and state False Claims Acts.
The allegations against Your Eyes and Sanderson arise out of improper billing for optical services. The government alleges that Your Eyes and Sanderson improperly submitted claims to Medicaid when dispensing new pairs of glasses by billing for both an initial fitting and for a repair.
Instead of providing repair services, Your Eyes and Sanderson were providing final adjustments to the glasses, which was a service included in the initial fitting. The U.S. and the State of Connecticut contend that these claims for repairs, or final adjustments, constituted false claims submitted to the Medicaid program.
This matter was investigated by the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sara Kaczmarek, and by Assistant Attorney General Gregory O’Connell of the Attorney General’s Office.
People who suspect healthcare fraud are encouraged to report it by calling 1-800-HHS-TIPS or the Health Care Task Force at (203) 777-6311.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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