The letter usually looks like this:
It isn't just an interview
This used to be called an interrogation, though no one will yell at you or threaten you. You'll meet with two BFI investigators who will ask you many questions and ask you to hand over many documents.
By the time this letter arrives, the investigator has already done a lot of homework and knows much more about you than you think. They still want to talk to you because you're likely to make admissions and self-incriminating statements that can be used against you if you're prosecuted.
You have a right to a lawyer
What most people don't realize is that you don't have to answer the investigators' questions on your own. The letter itself says you may bring an attorney. Unless you know exactly what you're doing, let a lawyer handle your Medicaid fraud case from the start.
If you received a BFI letter about your Medicaid eligibility, call us today at (212) 577-6677.
Common questions
Can I bring a lawyer to my HRA Bureau of Fraud Investigations interview?
Yes. The interview letter itself says you may bring an attorney or other representative. A lawyer can also contact the investigator before the interview date.
Why does the BFI want to interview me if they already have my records?
By the time the letter arrives, investigators usually already have your income, bank and property records. The interview is a chance to get admissions and statements that can be used against you if the case is prosecuted.