Consequences
Most health insurance includes specific benefits‚ and health insurance fraud practices such as overbilling for the type of services received robs consumers of these benefits.
This is why health insurance fraud is such a serious crime. As with all other types of insurance fraud‚ Pennsylvania considers it a felony. Violators can spend up to seven years in prison and spend up to $15‚000 in fines. There are also many other associated expenses such as court costs and legal fees. Plus‚ those found guilty of insurance fraud have the stigmas and limitations of being a convicted felon to carry with them for life.