Early Autism Project Pays $8.8 Million To Settle Allegations Of Fraud In South Carolina Medicaid

On August 2, 2018, Early Autism Project (EAP), a behavioral therapy provider organization in South Carolina, announced it reached a financial settlement with the federal government, and agreed to pay $8.8 million to settle allegations of fraud. The federal investigation focused on billing practices used before ChanceLight, Inc., EAP's parent organization, acquired EAP in 2013. In settling the allegation, EAP and ChanceLight admitted no wrongdoing.

The federal investigation found that EAP billed Medicaid and TRICARE for administrative and management functions of the company, which is not allowed. As it relates to the South Carolina Medicaid Pervasive Developmental Disorder . . .