A Louisiana woman has been arrested for Medicaid fraud after investigators uncovered that she owned six businesses generating over $9.5 million in revenue while claiming government benefits for low-income individuals. The 35-year-old, known as the ‘Medicaid millionaire’ by the state’s attorney general, is facing charges for allegedly using false financial information to qualify for Medicaid benefits for several years.
Candace Taylor, of Slidell, Louisiana, was arrested Monday by the state Bureau of Investigation. The investigation was prompted by a complaint from the Louisiana Health Department, which alleged that Taylor underreported her income to receive Medicaid benefits. According to court documents, Taylor’s personal accounts showed consistent inflows exceeding the Medicaid eligibility thresholds, indicating her actual income was much higher than what she reported.
Taylor initially applied for Medicaid in May 2019 under the alias Candace Sailor, listing a bi-weekly income of $1,900 and no dependents. Her application was denied. However, she re-applied just under a year later under the same misspelled name, but with inconsistent reporting on her dependent status. Investigators ultimately found that she owned six separate businesses, generating substantial revenue between 2020 and 2024.
Forensic reviews of Taylor’s financial accounts revealed deposits totaling over $480,994, with over $325,000 directly linked to her business activities. Additionally, there were payments totaling $45,086 for a Lamborghini Urus from Audi Finance, as well as a $100,000 wire transfer to an exotic car dealership. She also made multiple six-figure withdrawals via cashier’s checks, which allegedly funded property purchases, cosmetic surgery, and luxury services.
Taylor also tried to renew her Medicaid benefits in February 2025, claiming an income of $4,000 monthly from an unknown business, but she failed to disclose her actual status as a business owner. The attorney general’s office noted that Taylor’s social media activity also showed off her lavish lifestyle, raising questions about the legitimacy of her financial claims.