HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has announced charges against 20 individuals, including the owner of a Montgomery County home care agency, in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud the Medicaid program of millions of dollars. The case follows an extensive investigation into accusations of false claims and misuse of funds intended to provide essential care services to Medicaid recipients.
Stephanie Mobley, 52, who owns ComfortZone Home Health Care, LLC, based in Bala Cynwyd, stands at the center of the allegations. Authorities claim that Mobley, her daughter Naya Campbell, 29, and 18 others collaborated to submit fraudulent reimbursement claims to Medicaid for services that were never provided. ComfortZone, a Medicaid-authorized provider, is responsible for offering personal assistance services to eligible individuals as part of the program.
Allegations of Systemic Fraud
The Attorney General’s Office alleges that Mobley and her co-defendants orchestrated a scheme that involved fabricating records to misrepresent the care ComfortZone provided. Claims were submitted to Medicaid for compensation even though the related services did not occur, according to the charges. These actions are described as part of a broader conspiracy involving family members and close associates of Mobley.
Among those charged are Mobley’s daughter, as well as other relatives, including Jasmine Mobley, Dwayne Marks, Dominique Mobley, and others from the Philadelphia and King of Prussia areas. Defendants face allegations of Medicaid fraud, theft by deception, receiving stolen property, conspiracy, and tampering with public records. Stephanie Mobley, Campbell, and Barbara Thomas, 45, are also charged with corrupt organizations, a crime that is often associated with organized criminal activity. Additional charges of perjury have been filed against Dominique Mobley, Antonio Gay, 34, and Tiffany Hogans, 34.
Impact on the Medicaid Program
Officials contend that the alleged scheme diverted millions of dollars from a program designed to assist vulnerable populations in the Commonwealth. The Medicaid program provides critical funding for healthcare services to individuals and families in need. Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry emphasized the importance of protecting these resources.
“The Medicaid program is designed to help vulnerable people in the Commonwealth, not line the pockets of those who deliberately exploit it,” Henry stated. “Every dollar stolen from the Medicaid program deprives an individual or family in need of funding that could have paid for essential services.”
Investigation Reveals Alleged Wrongdoing
The charges stem from a two-year collaborative investigation conducted by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Section and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Support for the investigation came from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, among other agencies. The findings of the probe were presented to the Fiftieth Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, which recommended the charges filed against all defendants.
The alleged crimes are said to have taken place between 2020 and 2023. Formal arraignments for the defendants are expected to proceed in Montgomery County court.
It is essential to note that the charges at this stage are allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The presentation of evidence and legal arguments in court will determine their culpability.
This case is being prosecuted by Senior Deputy Attorney General Benjamin McKenna. Authorities have indicated that additional details may emerge as the case progresses.
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