The Attorney General's Office has reported that Emily St. Peter, a 46-year-old resident of Rutland, Vermont, faced arraignment on a charge of felony Medicaid Fraud. This charge is the outcome of an investigation by the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit (MFRAU). The investigation revealed that Ms. St. Peter allegedly submitted false claims to Medicaid for services not rendered while acting as a caregiver in the Rutland area, resulting in a defrauding of over $18,000 from Vermont Medicaid.
During the arraignment held at Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Division, Ms. St. Peter entered a plea of not guilty. Judge Cortland Corsones presided over the session and decided to release her on personal recognizance.
The Attorney General's Office highlighted that individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
For those suspecting Medicaid fraud, reports can be made through MFRAU at their website.
The funding for the Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit is predominantly sourced from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which contributes 75 percent under a grant amounting to $1,332,724 for Federal fiscal year FY 2025. The State of Vermont provides the remaining 25 percent or $444,241 for FY 2025.