Anchorage Woman Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud
Marianne Rolland admits to defrauding the Veterans Health Administration out of over $1.8 million.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Financial Crime
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Marianne Rolland, 73, has pleaded guilty to health care fraud charges involving the submission of 2,833 false claims to the Veterans Health Administration. She operated White Raven Healing Services, LLC, where she billed for unauthorized mental health services.
Why it matters
The case highlights significant oversight failures regarding remote health care billing and the credentialing of mental health providers. By falsifying her own credentials and misrepresenting services, Rolland compromised the integrity of veteran medical care.
Marianne Rolland pleaded guilty to health care fraud on October 20, 2026, and faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. She is required to pay $1.1 million in restitution by her sentencing hearing.
The players
Marianne Rolland
She is the 73-year-old operator of White Raven Healing Services, LLC, who pled guilty to defrauding the federal government.
Veterans Health Administration
This is the United States government agency responsible for providing health care to military veterans.
White Raven Healing Services, LLC
This is the business entity used by Rolland to submit thousands of false mental health care claims.
The details
Rolland falsely claimed to be a licensed clinical social worker while operating White Raven Healing Services, LLC, often billing for services while out of the state or country. She utilized prefilled diagnosis codes and charged for in-person sessions that were actually performed remotely by unlicensed individuals.
Timeline
Fraudulent claim submission began in 2020.
The fraudulent billing activity ended in February 2026.
Marianne Rolland entered her guilty plea on October 20, 2026.
A federal judge will determine the sentence on January 20, 2027.
Legal Context
The prosecution of Marianne Rolland follows the enforcement patterns established under the False Claims Act. This law serves as a primary tool for the government to recoup public funds lost to fraudulent health care billing schemes.
This case highlights the risks of fraudulent providers operating in the local Anchorage area. Residents should verify that their mental health practitioners are currently licensed and authorized to bill federal programs.
The takeaway
Patients should always confirm the credentials of their providers to ensure they are receiving care from qualified professionals. Maintaining vigilance against medical billing discrepancies can help protect both individual health and the integrity of federal programs.
What happens next
A federal district court judge is scheduled to deliver a sentence in the case on January 20, 2027.
Further reading
For more information on similar enforcement actions, see our Financial Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The United States Department of Justice.
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