Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the sentencing of Malaysia Shabree Brown, 26, of California, Maryland, stemming from allegations that she billed Medicaid for home healthcare services that she did not provide. From December 30, 2022, through April 24, 2024, Brown worked as an in-home care worker for Quality Health Services providing care to her grandmother who lived in Lusby, Maryland. During that period, Brown’s grandmother was hospitalized 12 times and went on an extended vacation without Brown. While others were providing care, Brown continued to clock in and out using her cellular phone, alleging that she was providing care for her grandmother. Cellular site data and license plate reader information show that Brown was not with her grandmother when she claimed to be caring for her.
Brown caused claims to be submitted to Medicaid for 436 hours of care that were not performed, totaling $7,741.11 in false claims. Brown was sentenced to five years suspended in favor of five years of probation. The first year of probation is to be supervised by the Department of Parole and Probation. During her probationary period, Brown will not be permitted to care for vulnerable adults, and will be excluded from participating as a provider in any state or federally funded healthcare program. She must also perform 35 hours of community service. Brown paid restitution of $4,496.86 at the time she was sentenced.