Elder Abuse and Neglect

If you would like to report a suspected case of Medicaid fraud or have questions, please contact us at
804-371-0779 or 1-800-371-0824, email us at MFCU_mail@oag.state.va.us.

MFCU ElderSquad: Caregiver helping elderly woman with a meal. The Virginia MFCU investigates allegations of abuse or neglect of elderly and incapacitated adults receiving Medicaid benefits in the Commonwealth. As a result of a widespread networking effort including Adult Protective Services, local ombudsmen, law enforcement, and Commonwealth's Attorneys, collegial relationships have developed and referrals are arriving at a fast pace. These two Units strive to provide rapid response to referrals, effective investigations, and successful outcomes so that Virginia's vulnerable adults receive the highest quality of care possible in both home and institutional settings.

Signs of Elder Abuse and Neglect

Burns, welts, scratches, bruises, cuts
Fractures, dislocations, sprains
Restrained, tied to bed or chair
Mistrust of others
Unsanitary or unsafe housing
Inappropriate or inadequate clothing
Malnourished
Lacks needed supervision
Untreated medical condition
Lacks needed dentures, glasses, hearing aids or medication

Recent Press Releases

Attorney General Jay Jones Blocks Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information

August 21, 2026

Attorney General Jones and a coalition of 21 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers and from terminating more than $10 million in federal funding to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) if it refuses to produce the database.

Stay Order Issued in Virginia’s Assault Weapons Ban Case

August 21, 2026

Today, a Lancaster County Court judge joined three other state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in granting a stay in John Crump, et al. v. Jeffrey S. Katz, a challenge to Virginia’s assault weapons ban and large capacity magazine restrictions.

Protecting Virginians: Attorney General Jones Connects with Virginians During Summer Tour Across the Commonwealth

August 21, 2026

Over ten days, 35 stops, and more than 1,700 miles, Attorney General Jay Jones traveled across Virginia to hear directly from people about the everyday challenges keeping them up at night and discuss how the Office of the Attorney General can help deliver solutions.

Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children

August 17, 2026

Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of the platforms by children and teens, while falsely assuring parents and the public that its platforms were safe for young users.