Cedar Rapids Man Accused of Identity Theft for Hospital Care

Suspect allegedly used victim's ID to receive over $7,400 in treatment at University of Iowa Health Care

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:00pm

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An extreme close-up of a crumpled, discarded health insurance card reflecting a harsh, direct flash of light, conceptually representing the serious impact of identity theft in medical settings.A discarded insurance card symbolizes the financial and legal consequences of identity theft in the healthcare system.Cedar Rapids Today

A 40-year-old Cedar Rapids man has been charged with insurance fraud, theft, and identity theft after allegedly using another person's identity to receive medical care at the University of Iowa Health Care facility in January. Police say Timothy Hill presented the victim's driver's license, insurance card, and claimed to be that person in order to receive over $7,400 worth of treatment.

Why it matters

Identity theft and insurance fraud are serious crimes that can have significant financial and legal consequences for victims. This case highlights the importance of healthcare providers verifying patient identities to prevent such abuses of the system.

The details

According to police, Timothy Hill arrived at the UIHC emergency room on January 13th and provided the victim's temporary driver's license and insurance information, claiming to be that person in order to receive treatment. The total cost of the care he received exceeded $7,400.

  • Hill allegedly used the victim's identity to receive care at UIHC on January 13th.
  • A warrant for Hill's arrest was issued on February 9th.
  • Hill was arrested and charged this week.

The players

Timothy Hill

A 40-year-old Cedar Rapids resident who has been charged with insurance fraud, theft, and identity theft for allegedly using another person's identity to receive medical care.

University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC)

The healthcare system where Hill allegedly used the victim's identity to receive over $7,400 worth of treatment.

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What’s next

Hill is scheduled to be arraigned on the charges in the coming days. The judge will determine if he should be held on bail or released pending trial.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of healthcare providers thoroughly verifying patient identities to prevent abuse of the system and protect innocent victims from financial and legal harm.