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United States of America v. Daniel Steadley
Date: 11-16-2023
Case Number: 3:20-cr-02306
Judge: Kathleen Cardone
Court: The United States Court for Western District of Texas (El Paso County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in El Paso
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
A man pleaded guilty in a federal court in El Paso to one count of wire fraud.
According to court documents, Daniel Steidley, 68, operated two companies in El Paso which marketed and sold a healthcare insurance plan known as the Unique Healthcare MEC Plan. Steadley sold the insurance plan under false claims that it complied with the requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). He also falsely claimed that he was a lawyer who had previously overseen an elite team of lawyers while working for a U.S. Senator at the White House, and that he had been a commander in the Navy, as well as a SEAL team member.
Several purchasers of Steadley's fraudulent Unique Plan suffered injuries or had diseases that required hospitalization or other medical attention. When these individuals attempted to use their Unique Plan card, hospitals and other providers did not recognize the plan and there was no coverage of their medical bills. Several Unique Plan members received medical bills that were significant, ranging from hundreds of dollars to more than $100,000. Approximately 2,600 individuals in the El Paso area purchased the Unique Plan between Dec. 1, 2014 and Aug. 31, 2020. The investigation identified $974,193.68 in victim losses.
U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas made the announcement.
The FBI and Texas Department of Insurance are investigating the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Skillern and Michael Osterberg are prosecuting the case.
El Paso, Texas Wire fraud Lawyer represented the Defendant convicted of Health Insurance Fraud
A man pleaded guilty in a federal court in El Paso to one count of wire fraud.
According to court documents, Daniel Steidley, 68, operated two companies in El Paso which marketed and sold a healthcare insurance plan known as the Unique Healthcare MEC Plan. Steadley sold the insurance plan under false claims that it complied with the requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). He also falsely claimed that he was a lawyer who had previously overseen an elite team of lawyers while working for a U.S. Senator at the White House, and that he had been a commander in the Navy, as well as a SEAL team member.
Several purchasers of Steadley's fraudulent Unique Plan suffered injuries or had diseases that required hospitalization or other medical attention. When these individuals attempted to use their Unique Plan card, hospitals and other providers did not recognize the plan and there was no coverage of their medical bills. Several Unique Plan members received medical bills that were significant, ranging from hundreds of dollars to more than $100,000. Approximately 2,600 individuals in the El Paso area purchased the Unique Plan between Dec. 1, 2014 and Aug. 31, 2020. The investigation identified $974,193.68 in victim losses.
U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas made the announcement.
The FBI and Texas Department of Insurance are investigating the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Skillern and Michael Osterberg are prosecuting the case.
Outcome:
Defendant was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Daniel Steadley?
The outcome was: Defendant was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Daniel Steadley?
This case was heard in The United States Court for Western District of Texas (El Paso County), TX. The presiding judge was Kathleen Cardone.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Daniel Steadley?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in El Paso. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best El Paso, Texas Wire fraud Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Daniel Steadley decided?
This case was decided on November 16, 2023.