Woman pleads guilty to 3 counts of Medicaid fraud, AG's office says

Keisha Kennedy must pay fines and fees, serve probation for fraudulent billing

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:07pm

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A 42-year-old woman from Labadieville, Louisiana named Keisha Kennedy has pleaded guilty to three counts of Medicaid fraud after an investigation by the state Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit revealed she submitted fraudulent billing for medical services that were never provided to her disabled child.

Why it matters

Medicaid fraud is a serious crime that diverts critical healthcare funding away from those who truly need it. This case highlights the state's efforts to crack down on such fraud and hold perpetrators accountable through fines, fees, and probation.

The details

According to the Attorney General's office, Kennedy operated as a Medicaid provider between July 2020 and January 2021, claiming to have hired a worker to care for her disabled child. However, the investigation found that Kennedy never actually hired any worker and submitted fraudulent billing for services that were never provided.

  • Kennedy entered her guilty plea on March 25, 2026.
  • Kennedy's original arrest was in April 2024.

The players

Keisha Kennedy

A 42-year-old woman from Labadieville, Louisiana who operated as a Medicaid provider and pleaded guilty to three counts of Medicaid fraud.

Liz Murrill

The Louisiana Attorney General whose office prosecuted the Medicaid fraud case against Keisha Kennedy.

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What they’re saying

“Medicaid fraud is a serious crime that diverts critical healthcare funding away from those who truly need it.”

— Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General

The takeaway

This case demonstrates the state's commitment to rooting out Medicaid fraud and holding perpetrators accountable through fines, fees, and probation. It serves as a warning that such fraudulent activities will be aggressively investigated and prosecuted.