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Iowa Attorney Pleads Guilty to Making a False Statement to Iowa Medicaid
A high-profile case of Medicaid fraud has shaken the state of Iowa. Timothy Mark Anderson, a 66-year-old attorney from Garner, Iowa, has pleaded guilty to making a false statement to Iowa Medicaid on October 30, 2025, in federal court in Sioux City.
Anderson, a licensed attorney in the State of Iowa, offered financial, tax, and estate planning services to the public from his law office in Garner. As part of his legal services, Anderson prepared and submitted applications for Iowa Medicaid-funded nursing home care. Medicaid is a cooperative federal-state health care benefit program for low-income persons and others, including the elderly.
In 2021, Father-1 and Mother-1, two elderly married persons, had over $400,000 in assets, including a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox valued at $30,000. They wished to become eligible for Iowa Medicaid, have Iowa Medicaid pay for nursing home expenses, and pass on their assets to their heirs. Anderson deposited a $186,000 check from Mother-1 into his personal savings account, provided Mother-1 a certificate of title to a 1961 Rolls Royce Phantom V, and signed the title for that vehicle over to her.
Anderson also created a bill of sale for this transaction, stating that the car was transferred on October 18, 2021. Two days earlier, on October 16, 2021, Anderson was driving the 1961 Rolls Royce and was involved in an accident. The 1961 Rolls Royce suffered front-end damage, was inoperable, and was towed to a farm shop.
On November 4, 2021, Anderson wrote Iowa Medicaid and provided a series of documents to qualify Father-1 for Iowa Medicaid benefits. Among other things, Anderson provided a document that stated that the Rolls Royce had a fair market value of $194,000. At the time Anderson submitted the form to Iowa Medicaid, he knew that the fair market value of that vehicle was not $194,000.
Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of false statement relating to a health care matter. He faces a possible maximum sentence of five years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release following any imprisonment. Sentencing before United States District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand will be set after a presentence report is prepared. Anderson remains released pending sentencing.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Timothy L. Vavricek and was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This case highlights the importance of honesty and transparency in the Medicaid system. Anderson’s actions have compromised the trust of the public and the integrity of the Medicaid program.
As the investigation and sentencing continue, the public remains vigilant and aware of the consequences of Medicaid fraud. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who commit Medicaid fraud are held accountable.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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