Nebraska Officials Accused Omaha Man of Medicaid Fraud
Keith Forte faces allegations that he and his mother defrauded the state out of nearly $3 million in payments.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Nursing Jobs
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The State of Nebraska has filed a 252-page lawsuit accusing 47-year-old Keith Forte of Medicaid fraud totaling nearly $3 million. Forte was booked into Douglas County Corrections following the allegations.
Why it matters
The lawsuit alleges that Forte acted as the face of two home health companies to hide his mother's ownership, which would have been ineligible due to her felony convictions. This case highlights efforts by state authorities to combat systemic exploitation of public healthcare programs.
The defendants submitted 13,530 Medicaid claims between 2021 and 2025, resulting in payments totaling $2,987,284.90. The state is currently seeking $8,961,854.70 in total damages plus $10,000 in civil penalties per false claim.
The players
Keith Forte
The 47-year-old Omaha resident is the primary defendant in the state's lawsuit regarding alleged Medicaid fraud.
The details
Forte allegedly helped conceal his mother's role as the owner of Kind of Heart That Cares Home Health and Abria Home Health, which shared the same Omaha office address. While Forte reportedly received a weekly paycheck of $326, the lawsuit claims the companies bypassed oversight to collect millions in government funds.
Timeline
Kind of Heart That Cares Home Health was registered in 2019.
Abria Home Health was registered in 2022.
The defendants submitted claims to Medicaid from 2021 through 2025.
Keith Forte was booked into Douglas County Corrections on October 11, 2026.
Market Landscape
This lawsuit underscores the heightened scrutiny state regulators are placing on small-scale home health providers to prevent fraud. It marks a broader push to ensure that entities receiving public healthcare funds meet strict ownership transparency requirements.
The lawsuit reflects a crackdown that could lead to stricter vetting and oversight for small home health agencies operating in the region. Patients and employees of such firms may see increased verification requirements as the state tightens its audit procedures.
The takeaway
Maintaining clear and honest records of business ownership is essential for any entity interacting with state-funded healthcare systems. Misrepresenting eligibility status to avoid disqualification can result in massive financial liabilities and criminal investigations.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Wowt.
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