Amtrak, the national passenger railroad service, has been defrauded of more than $12 million through a complex medical claims scheme. The scheme involved at least 119 Amtrak employees and a network of doctors who allegedly submitted fraudulent medical claims for reimbursement.
The fraudulent claims included charges for services that were never performed, as well as inflated bills for legitimate medical treatments. The investigation revealed that some employees colluded with doctors to submit false claims, while others took advantage of loopholes in Amtrak's medical benefits program.
According to reports, many of the employees involved in the scheme are still employed by Amtrak. The company is reportedly taking steps to address the fraud and prevent future occurrences, including reviewing its medical claims processing procedures and implementing stricter oversight measures. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as the inquiry progresses.
Amtrak Loses $12M in Employee Medical Fraud Scheme
A widespread fraud scheme has cost Amtrak over $12 million in fraudulent medical claims. At least 119 employees and several doctors are implicated in the scheme, according to a new report. Many of the employees involved are reportedly still employed by the railway service. The fraud involved the submission of false or inflated medical claims for services never rendered or not medically necessary.