Colorado pediatric glasses provider to repay $8 million for alleged Medicaid double-billing
- Posted on September 9, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
Colorado Springs-based pediatric eyewear company Hero DVO has agreed to reimburse $8 million following allegations of systematic Medicaid fraud. The settlement resolves claims that the provider submitted fraudulent billing for over 123,000 unnecessary lens prescriptions between 2020 and the present. This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding healthcare billing integrity and oversight in the optical services sector, particularly for vulnerable populations relying on state insurance programs.
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Colorado pediatric glasses provider to repay $8 million for alleged Medicaid double-billing
The Colorado Attorney General’s Office announced Wednesday that it had reached a settlement with Hero DVO after the Colorado Springs company allegedly billed for 123,990 extra lenses since colo2020.
