Danville, Virginia resident Jacquelyn Farrish, 62, has been sentenced to five years’ probation, with 12 months to be served on home detention, for committing health care fraud. Farrish pled guilty in February 2025 to one count of health care fraud, which resulted in a loss to Medicaid of over $116,000.
According to court documents, Farrish claimed to have received almost 10,000 hours of personal care services from her estranged husband, A.L., but never actually received those services. This fraudulent activity led to a total loss of $116,536 to the Virginia Medicaid program.
Farrish was married to A.L., a Medicaid recipient who was receiving Agency Directed Care Services. Although the couple initially resided in Northern Virginia, they later separated, with Farrish moving to Danville, Virginia, and A.L. moving to Richmond, Virginia. Despite the physical distance, Farrish listed A.L. as her paid personal care attendant, claiming he provided her with home health care and respite care services.
From October 2018 through February 2023, Farrish submitted and approved fraudulent timesheets, using A.L.’s personal information to claim services that were never rendered. In total, Farrish claimed 9,819 hours of personal care attendant services that were not performed, resulting in the significant loss to Medicaid.
In addition to her probation sentence, Farrish was ordered to pay $116,536 in restitution to the Virginia Medicaid program and will be required to perform 200 hours of community service. The case was investigated by the Department of Health and Human Services- Office of the Inspector General and the Virginia Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, Robert N. Tracci, and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced the sentencing. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charlene Day and Special Assistant United States Attorney and Assistant Attorney General Nicole Terry prosecuted the case. The sentencing of Jacquelyn Farrish serves as a reminder of the consequences of committing health care fraud and the importance of protecting Medicaid and other government programs from fraudulent activities.
The case against Farrish highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat health care fraud and ensure that those who commit such crimes are held accountable. As the healthcare system continues to evolve, it is essential to remain vigilant and proactive in preventing and detecting fraudulent activities that can have significant financial and societal impacts.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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