Navajo Nation PD ride-along: Fallout of sober living crisis on Phoenix streets
A ride-along with Navajo Nation Police shows struggling Native Americans on the streets of Phoenix as the Medicaid fraud crisis upends people's lives. Many were targets of a scheme by homes only looking to get paid by the state.
Unlicensed sober living homes 'recycle' people out of luxury condos in Mesa, victim says
A victim who lived in Mesa's luxury condo complex Canal on Baseline says those running alleged sober living homes are "recycling" people to get paid by Arizona's Medicaid agency.
Arizona's tribal members find unmarked graves in search for loved ones amid sober living crisis
Losing loved ones to a sober living scheme plaguing the Indigenous community – a story many Native Americans share right now in Arizona. There are families searching for missing people who are already dead. "When my family went to find his grave, it was just a number."
Hundreds of tribal members, mostly Navajo, living on Phoenix streets amid fake sober home crackdown
Navajo law enforcement teams made contact with several hundred Native Americans from various tribes who are living on the streets in the metro Phoenix area, after the state cracked down on Medicaid fraud and suspended unlicensed sober living homes, Navajo Nation Attorney General Ethel Branch said.
'It's a crisis': New Mexicans return from Arizona with trauma as trust is broken by sober living fraud
Arizona is facing a massive Medicaid fraud investigation as Native Americans and others are being recruited to fake rehab centers so that unlicensed and licensed owners can take millions. A particular state is a hot spot for recruiting: New Mexico.
Suspended provider says 'chaos' will ensue for displaced Native Americans amid Arizona Medicaid scandal
A provider who was suspended after Arizona announced a crackdown on Medicaid fraud targeting Native Americans says those in need will be left in the dust as many are displaced, looking for help that often can't be found on the reservations.
Chaos at the Canal: Sober living home activity investigated at Mesa luxury condos, city says
Residents living near new luxury condos in Mesa are fed up, saying they believe they're seeing sober living home activity that's causing heavy police presence. As of May 21, police have responded to "Canal on Baseline" more than 150 times for various calls for service since November 2022.
Arizona cracks down on Medicaid, sober living home fraud targeting Native Americans: 'This is tragic'
The state of Arizona is cracking down on an alleged Medicaid fraud and a scheme that takes advantage of vulnerable Native Americans.
Arizona leaders take action against Medicaid fraud
Governor Katie Hobbs and other Arizona officials spoke at a news conference on May 16, announcing actions the state is taking to stop fraud against the Medicaid system and exploitation of AHCCCS members.
Preying on a People: Inside the scheme of trafficking, health care fraud that victimizes Native Americans
The FBI is investigating a human trafficking and health care scheme as Native Americans trying to get sober are allegedly being recruited into living at group homes that allow drug and alcohol use. In turn, the "home" capitalizes on the patients’ benefits.
