Blytheville woman convicted for Medicaid fraud

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a Blytheville woman for Medicaid fraud:
“On May 5, Amber Ramos, 37, of Blytheville pleaded guilty to one count of Medicaid fraud, a class C felony. She was sentenced to a three-year term of probation and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, court costs, and restitution in the amount of $4,999.99. Ramos was employed as a caregiver and submitted time sheets claiming hours she did not work while traveling outside of Arkansas.
“Addressing Medicaid fraud in Arkansas is a top priority, and my office will continue to hold those who abuse the system accountable. I want to commend the exceptional work of our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) for their continued commitment to protecting Arkansans. I specifically want to thank Special Agent Heath Nelson and Assistant Attorney General Gabrielle Davis-Jones, Arkansas State Police CID Investigator David Harrell, as well as the Prosecuting Attorney for the 6th Judicial District of Arkansas, Will Jones.”

The Arkansas MFCU receives 75% of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant totaling $4,685,736 for the Federal fiscal year 2025, of which $3,514,304 is federally funded. The remaining 25%, totaling $1,171,432 for State Fiscal Year 2025, is funded by Arkansas General Revenue.