Nationwide Crackdown Uncovers Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Involving Nebraskans
A sweeping national operation has led to charges against hundreds of individuals accused of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid. Among these are six individuals with ties to Nebraska, now facing serious allegations as part of a historic effort by the U.S. Department of Justice to combat healthcare fraud.
This initiative, known as the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, targets 455 defendants, including 90 licensed medical providers, who allegedly attempted to defraud the federal healthcare programs of over $6.55 billion. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized the significance of the operation, stating, “This year’s National Health Care Fraud Takedown represents the greatest whole-of-government effort to combat healthcare fraud in our nation’s history.”
State Court Charges in Nebraska
Two Nebraska residents are facing charges in state court. Becky Stamp from Bradshaw is accused of exploiting her role as guardian to steal more than $167,000 from 22 vulnerable individuals. She faces 63 charges, including theft by unlawful taking and exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Court documents detail these allegations.
In a separate case, Omaha-based Nala Care LLC and its owner, Terry Webb, agreed to a $150,000 civil penalty. They were accused of submitting over $55,000 in Medicaid claims for services rendered by ineligible caregivers during late 2024 to early 2026.
Federal Charges Filed
Meanwhile, Cassi Wiggington of Omaha faces federal charges for healthcare fraud. She allegedly defrauded Nebraska Medicaid of over $445,000 by submitting false claims for medical equipment, specifically custom breast prostheses, that were never provided to patients.
Other Notable Cases
The federal crackdown also includes charges against three individuals with past connections to Nebraska. Angie Albert and Brent Conaway from Hinton, Oklahoma, are accused of orchestrating a scheme involving fraudulent billing and medication overcharging through their former IHope clinics in Fremont and Omaha. Their actions allegedly resulted in nearly $977,000 in overpayments.
Phyllis Rooney, residing in Kapolei, Hawaii, but previously based in Omaha, is charged with falsely billing Nebraska Medicaid for unprovided mental health services, leading to approximately $93,000 in losses.
