Weymouth Ambulance Companies Settle $6M MassHealth Overcharges

Two Weymouth-based ambulance companies, Brewster Ambulance Service and EasCare, have agreed to repay $6 million to the state of Massachusetts following an investigation by the Attorney General's Office into false claims submitted to MassHealth. The companies were found to have fraudulently "upcoded" claims by billing for more expensive emergency services than those actually provided, and for medically unnecessary services without proper documentation. They also failed to disclose relevant information about their ownership when applying to serve as MassHealth providers. The settlement includes a three-year independent compliance monitoring program requiring updated policies, training, and regular audits reported to the Attorney General’s Office. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell emphasized that such fraud diverts critical taxpayer resources from those in need of healthcare. Brewster Ambulance and EasCare are the largest medical transportation providers in Massachusetts, and the case highlights ongoing efforts to protect public healthcare funds from abuse.