Arizona Launches Grant Program for Tribal Healthcare Fraud

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has launched a $6 million grant program to support Tribal Nations affected by fraudulent sober living home practices, which exploited the state's Medicaid system, AHCCCS. The funds, sourced from the Anti-Racketeering Revolving Fund, offer up to $500,000 per grant to aid in compensation, remediation, and supportive housing for those impacted. This initiative responds to one of Arizona's largest healthcare frauds that cost taxpayers over $2 billion and left many Native Americans homeless. Applications for the grants are open until January 31, 2025, and aim to address the economic and social repercussions of the scam. The program underscores efforts to seek justice for the communities defrauded, with ongoing legal actions against those responsible. Mayes emphasized the need for reliable care and accountability, as her office continues to combat healthcare fraud in Arizona.