A Louisiana woman is making headlines after being accused of fraudulently receiving Medicaid benefits—all while quietly cashing in millions from her home health businesses and reportedly dropping stacks on plastic surgery, luxury cars, and real estate.
According to WWNYTV, Candace Taylor was arrested by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation after the Department of Health flagged her for Medicaid recipient fraud. Investigators say she underreported her income, using fake information to qualify for low-income benefits—while her actual business empire was thriving.
Home Health Hustle: Her Businesses Made $9.5M While She Claimed $2K a Month
Authorities say Taylor first applied for Medicaid benefits in May 2019 under an alias—Candace Sailor—and claimed a biweekly income of $1,900 with no dependents. That application was denied. But she reapplied later using inconsistent details, and that’s when the money started flowing in.
Between 2020 and 2024, her home health businesses pulled in over $9.5 million, according to investigators. Despite that, Taylor continued to file for Medicaid benefits and reportedly told the government her income was only $2,000 per month.
Meanwhile, her bank records were showing deposits over $480,000, including:
- $45K in vehicle payments
- Cashier’s checks for property purchases
- Plastic surgery
- Jewelry
- a $100K wire transfer to an exotic car dealership
That’s not all. In 2024, she allegedly made a $13,000 down payment on a 2022 Lamborghini Urus—then tried to reapply for Medicaid two months later without disclosing her businesses.
Social Media Caught Her Slipping — Investigators Found Clues Online
If you’re going to commit fraud, you probably shouldn’t flex it for your followers. But that’s exactly what investigators say led to Candace Taylor’s arrest.
The arrest warrant reportedly came after law enforcement spotted social media posts flaunting her luxury lifestyle—including exotic cars, flashy spending, and other signs that didn’t match up with the “low-income” status she claimed on government forms.
Investigators say the timeline was too obvious to ignore. She filed for benefits while simultaneously posting purchases that suggested serious wealth.
As of now, Taylor is facing felony charges for misrepresentation, concealment of income, and fraudulently obtaining government healthcare assistance.