Minnesota Mother and Son Charged With Medicaid Fraud
State authorities allege the pair submitted over 350 fraudulent time sheets for personal care services that were never performed.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Eldercare
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Angela Ruth Johnson and Mark Anthony Johnson have been charged with theft by false representation in a Medicaid fraud scheme totaling more than $130,000. Authorities claim the pair billed the state for services that were never provided between October 2020 and June 2023.
Why it matters
The case highlights the vulnerability of Medicaid-funded personal care assistant programs to billing abuse. This activity diverts taxpayer funds intended for essential home-based care services for residents across Minnesota.
The charges involve more than $134,000 in combined Medicaid payments, including $100,000 paid to Always on Time Health Services. Mark Johnson allegedly received over $13,500 in wages for caregiving work he did not perform.
The players
Angela Ruth Johnson
A Minnesota resident charged with six counts of theft by false representation.
Mark Anthony Johnson
A personal care assistant charged with four counts of theft by false representation.
Always on Time Health Services
A St. Paul-based health service provider that received payments from Medicaid for the disputed claims.
The details
Mark Johnson allegedly worked as a personal care assistant while concurrently clocked in at another job at Alpine Diversified Services. Angela Johnson is accused of signing and approving time sheets for these services during the same period. The scheme involved over 350 instances of documentation for care that was never actually provided.
Timeline
October 2020 through June 2023 marks the period of fraudulent submissions by Angela Johnson.
June 2021 through June 2023 covers the timeframe Mark Johnson worked as a personal care assistant.
September 19, 2026, is the date court documents were filed in the criminal complaint.
The Home Front
This case illustrates the oversight mechanisms currently used by state authorities to detect billing irregularities within the Medicaid program. It follows a pattern of heightened scrutiny regarding the administration of the Minnesota Medicaid personal care assistance program requirements.
Families managing personal care services should routinely review time sheets and service logs to ensure documentation accurately reflects hours worked. If you suspect billing discrepancies, contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services to verify claim details.
The takeaway
This case serves as a reminder for families to maintain strict oversight of caregiving documentation. Always verify that submitted hours for professional support services align with the actual care provided in your home.
Further reading
Learn more about oversight standards in Eldercare.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS News.
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