Little Rock, Arkansas – Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced the conviction and sentencing of a Trumann woman in connection with a Medicaid fraud scheme tied to 1st Choice Home Care, describing the case as a clear example of abuse of public healthcare funds.
Brandi Davis, 41, pleaded guilty on May 4 to two counts of Medicaid fraud, including one Class A felony and one Class B felony. The case centered on allegations that fraudulent billing practices were used to obtain Medicaid payments for services that were never actually provided.
According to Griffin, Davis worked in multiple roles at 1st Choice Home Care, including both caregiver and administrative positions. It was during her administrative work, officials say, that she created a fake employee profile using her own son’s identity. That profile was then used to submit Medicaid claims for personal care services that did not take place.
Authorities said the fraudulent activity did not stop there. While Davis was also working as a caregiver, she allegedly coordinated with the guardian of two minor Medicaid beneficiaries. That guardian, according to investigators, approved falsified timesheets that claimed services had been provided when they had not.
In exchange for participating in the scheme, Griffin said Davis paid the guardian kickbacks. The arrangement, investigators said, allowed the submission of additional false claims, further inflating Medicaid billing tied to the non-existent care services.
Last week, Davis was sentenced to two years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Following her prison term, she will serve an additional eight years under a suspended imposition of sentence. In addition to the custodial sentence, she was ordered to pay $74,579.88 in restitution, reflecting the amount authorities say was improperly obtained through the fraudulent scheme.
Attorney General Tim Griffin emphasized the broader impact of Medicaid fraud cases, particularly when they involve vulnerable individuals and public assistance programs intended to support medical care for those in need.
“This case demonstrates that those who engage in Medicaid fraud, submit false claims, and exploit vulnerable beneficiaries can face serious consequences, including prison time,” Griffin said.
Officials have not indicated whether additional charges or related investigations are ongoing, but the case highlights continued efforts by state authorities to identify and prosecute fraudulent billing practices within Arkansas’ Medicaid system.
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Medicaid fraud cases often involve complex billing structures and coordination between multiple parties, and state officials say they rely on audits, complaints, and investigative work to uncover irregularities. In this case, authorities said the fraudulent claims were linked directly to both fabricated employee records and falsified service documentation.
The investigation into Davis’ conduct was part of a broader effort by Arkansas law enforcement and the Attorney General’s Office to crack down on misuse of public healthcare funds. Officials say such cases divert resources away from individuals who legitimately depend on Medicaid-funded care services.
While Davis has now been sentenced, the case serves as a reminder, according to prosecutors, that even relatively small-scale schemes can result in felony convictions and prison time when public funds are involved.
The Attorney General’s Office has encouraged providers, caregivers, and members of the public to report suspected Medicaid fraud as part of ongoing enforcement efforts aimed at protecting the integrity of the system.
As the case concludes, state officials say they will continue monitoring home care providers and billing practices to ensure compliance and accountability across Arkansas Medicaid programs.
