Land of milk and honey? More like fraud and funny money.

Federal officials estimate Los Angeles County alone accounts for $3.5 billion in fraudulent hospice claims as more victims come forward with stories of abuse.

Fraudsters have allegedly created fake hospices, stolen identities and enrolled people in end-of-life care to bill Medicare.

The scam can have serious consequences for victims. Because hospice is intended for terminally ill patients, Medicare generally won’t pay for medical treatment outside hospice once someone is enrolled.

At 71 and recently retired, Linda Henry thought she was in good health.

Then in 2024, she discovered Medicare…

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