Vermont (WRGB) — The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has reached a civil settlement with Revolution Youth, Inc., the operator of the Eden Valley mental health clinic in Burlington, over allegations of Medicaid fraud.
Revolution Youth will pay $200,000 in damages and penalties to the state to resolve claims under the False Claims Act. The Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit (MFRAU) investigation revealed that in February 2025, the clinic, through its Vice President and Clinical Director Savannah Lord, submitted over 150 falsified records to the Department of Vermont Health Access.
These records were materially altered or fabricated and related to previously paid Medicaid claims. Additionally, between May 2022 and December 2024, the clinic submitted at least 250 false Medicaid claims for services that did not meet the state’s minimum standards.
Attorney General Charity Clark emphasized the importance of mental health resources, stating,
Vermont depends on every health care dollar to ensure vital care for the most vulnerable members of our communities. Mental health resources for the youth of our community are particularly crucial. Those who fraudulently claim Medicaid payments deplete these shared resources, harming the people who rely on them.
The settlement highlights the critical role of mental health providers in Vermont’s Medicaid program. Those suspecting Medicaid fraud are encouraged to report it to MFRAU.