Sen. Tester: Arizona Medicaid scam targets tribal members in Montana, leaving them stranded with no way home
U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana is calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for help, claiming tribal members in Montana are being victimized by a widespread Medicaid scam in Arizona.
Navajo Nation PD ride-along: Fallout of sober living crisis on Phoenix streets
A ride-along with Navajo Nation Police shows struggling Native Americans on the streets of Phoenix as the Medicaid fraud crisis upends people's lives. Many were targets of a scheme by homes only looking to get paid by the state.
Fallout of sober living crisis on Phoenix streets
A sober living Medicaid scheme victimizes as many as 8,000 tribal members, leaving many displaced as fake rehab centers shut down. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum went on a ride-along with Navajo Nation Police for "Operation Rainbow Bridge" to confront the crisis head on.
Unlicensed sober living homes 'recycle' people out of luxury condos in Mesa, victim says
A victim who lived in Mesa's luxury condo complex Canal on Baseline says those running alleged sober living homes are "recycling" people to get paid by Arizona's Medicaid agency.
Claim: Unlicensed sober homes 'recycle' people
A victim who lived in Mesa's luxury condo complex Canal on Baseline says those running alleged sober living homes are "recycling" people to get paid by Arizona's Medicaid agency.
Arizona's tribal members find unmarked graves in search for loved ones amid sober living crisis
Losing loved ones to a sober living scheme plaguing the Indigenous community – a story many Native Americans share right now in Arizona. There are families searching for missing people who are already dead. "When my family went to find his grave, it was just a number."
Hundreds of tribal members, mostly Navajo, living on Phoenix streets amid fake sober home crackdown
Navajo law enforcement teams made contact with several hundred Native Americans from various tribes who are living on the streets in the metro Phoenix area, after the state cracked down on Medicaid fraud and suspended unlicensed sober living homes, Navajo Nation Attorney General Ethel Branch said.
'It's a crisis': New Mexicans return from Arizona with trauma as trust is broken by sober living fraud
Arizona is facing a massive Medicaid fraud investigation as Native Americans and others are being recruited to fake rehab centers so that unlicensed and licensed owners can take millions. A particular state is a hot spot for recruiting: New Mexico.
Suspended provider says 'chaos' will ensue for displaced Native Americans amid Arizona Medicaid scandal
A provider who was suspended after Arizona announced a crackdown on Medicaid fraud targeting Native Americans says those in need will be left in the dust as many are displaced, looking for help that often can't be found on the reservations.
The impact of Arizona's Medicaid fraud crackdown
A provider who was suspended after Arizona announced a crackdown on Medicaid fraud targeting Native Americans says those in need will be left in the dust as many are displaced, looking for help that often can't be found on the reservations.
Chaos at the Canal: Sober living home activity investigated at Mesa luxury condos, city says
Residents living near new luxury condos in Mesa are fed up, saying they believe they're seeing sober living home activity that's causing heavy police presence. As of May 21, police have responded to "Canal on Baseline" more than 150 times for various calls for service since November 2022.
Arizona cracks down on Medicaid, sober living home fraud targeting Native Americans: 'This is tragic'
The state of Arizona is cracking down on an alleged Medicaid fraud and a scheme that takes advantage of vulnerable Native Americans.
Arizona takes on sober living, Medicaid fraud
The state of Arizona is cracking down on an alleged Medicaid fraud and a scheme that takes advantage of vulnerable Native Americans. On May 16, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced new actions to stop fraud and abuse just months after FOX 10's investigative series "Preying on a People" took a deep dive into the actions of unlicensed sober living homes targeting Native Americans.
Arizona leaders take action against Medicaid fraud
Governor Katie Hobbs and other Arizona officials spoke at a news conference on May 16, announcing actions the state is taking to stop fraud against the Medicaid system and exploitation of AHCCCS members.
Inside the 'Preying on a People' reports
FOX 10's John Hook interviews our own investigative reporter Justin Lum following the debut of his 3-part series "Preying on People." The series takes a deep look at the FBI's investigation in claims of Native Americans in several states, including Arizona, who are being targeted in sober-living schemes.
Preying on a People: Trafficking, health care fraud victimizing Native Americans
The series takes a deep look at the FBI's investigation in claims of Native Americans in several states, including Arizona, who are being targeted in sober-living schemes. These people are looking to get clean and are said to be picked up by unsuspecting vans and are taken to homes where some claim drugs and alcohol are often offered. This, reportedly, is to get the money from Indian health services and other government agencies.
Preying on a People: Inside the scheme of trafficking, health care fraud that victimizes Native Americans
The FBI is investigating a human trafficking and health care scheme as Native Americans trying to get sober are allegedly being recruited into living at group homes that allow drug and alcohol use. In turn, the "home" capitalizes on the patients’ benefits.
Tenants expose sober-living homes | Preying on a People, Pt. 2
In part 2 of our investigative series "Preying on a People," we're hearing from tenants who say they stayed at sober living homes where alcohol and drugs are abused.
Native Americans targeted in trafficking, health care scheme | Preying on a People, Pt. 1
The FBI is investigating a human trafficking and health care scheme as Native Americans trying to get sober are allegedly being recruited into living at group homes that allow drug and alcohol use. In turn, the "home" capitalizes on the patients’ benefits.