FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN – In a shocking case of greed, 58-year-old Yolanda Matthews has pleaded guilty to running a massive Medicare scam out of her adult day care center in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Matthews, the owner of the center, admitted to billing Medicare for psychotherapy services that never existed, raking in over $539,000 in false claims.
According to court documents, Matthews’ scheme involved submitting fake claims for services that were never provided, including billing for therapy sessions that took place while patients were hospitalized, and even claiming payment for services rendered to beneficiaries after they had passed away. The scope of her deceit was staggering, with Matthews forging the names of social workers who had left her employ to make it seem like they were still working at the center.
Matthews was charged as part of the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated effort by law enforcement agencies to crack down on Medicare scams. She pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud and is set to be sentenced on November 18, 2026. If convicted, Matthews faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of Medicare scams on the healthcare system and the American people. As Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald noted, “Health care fraud schemes like this one are a betrayal of the trust that patients and taxpayers place in our healthcare system.” With Matthews’ guilty plea, justice is one step closer to being served, but the full extent of her crimes will only be revealed when she faces sentencing in November.
Source: Department of Justice
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