Michigan Adult Day Care Owner Pleads Guilty to $539,000 Medicare Fraud Scheme

A Michigan woman has pleaded guilty to billing Medicare for psychotherapy services that were never provided to residents of her adult day care center. Yolanda Matthews, 58, of Farmington Hills, admitted in court to submitting over $539,000 in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare as part of a scheme that exploited vulnerable beneficiaries.

According to court documents, Matthews fraudulently billed for services during periods when Medicare beneficiaries were actually hospitalized, forged claims in the names of social workers who no longer worked at her facility, and even submitted claims for psychotherapy services to beneficiaries after they had died. Her scheme was uncovered as part of the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated enforcement action that resulted in charges against 455 defendants across 56 federal districts.

Matthews pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. She is scheduled to be sentenced on November 18, 2026. The case was investigated by the FBI Detroit Field Office and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. This case reflects the government’s aggressive pursuit of healthcare fraud, particularly schemes that target elderly and vulnerable populations through fraudulent billing practices. Individuals with knowledge of similar Medicare fraud or fraudulent billing schemes are encouraged to consult experienced whistleblower attorneys to explore potential False Claims Act remedies.