Connecticut Caregiver Charged With $7K Medicaid Fraud Scheme

WHO:

WTNH - Bethsabee Bernadel, 53, of New Haven, Connecticut, is a personal care assistant accused of Medicaid fraud.

WHAT:

WTNH - Bernadel is accused of stealing $7,700 from the Medicaid program.

NH Register - Bernadel was charged with first-degree larceny by defrauding a public community and health insurance fraud.

WHERE:

WTNH - The alleged fraud took place in New Haven, Connecticut.

WHEN:

NH Register - The charges were announced by state officials.

WHY:

NH Register - The charges stem from allegations of defrauding the Medicaid program.

HOW:

WTNH - Bernadel was employed as a personal care assistant for one recipient and a PCA supervisor for a second recipient when the alleged theft occurred.

(UPDATED July 20, 2026 23:18 UTC)

Bethsabee Bernadel, a 53-year-old personal care assistant from New Haven, Connecticut, has been accused of stealing $7,700 from the Medicaid program, leading to charges of first-degree larceny and health insurance fraud. The alleged fraud took place while she was employed as a personal care assistant for one recipient and a PCA supervisor for another. State officials announced the charges, which stem from allegations of defrauding a public community.