Woman accused of stealing $744,000 in Medicaid funds
By KCCI Web Staff
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DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A Windsor Heights woman is facing charges for allegedly pocketing more than $744,000 intended for her Iowa Medicaid coverage between February 2020 and December 2022.
Carrie Cather, 48, is charged with theft and ongoing criminal conduct.
According to the criminal complaint, each check included a document explaining she was responsible for getting the money to her health care provider.
Investigators say she ignored this warning and kept the cash.
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