Crawford County woman sentenced for insurance fraud

Crawford County woman sentenced for insurance fraud

Topeka, Kan. - Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced a Crawford County woman has been sentenced to 24 months of probation for insurance fraud.

Kelly Heiskell, aged 47, pleaded guilty on July 8, 2026, in Crawford County District Court to one felony count of insurance fraud. Heiskell filed numerous fraudulent medical claims for injuries or visits that neither she nor her minor family member experienced. To support her claims, Heiskell submitted falsified documents that appeared to be provided to her by medical facilities where treatment was allegedly received. She was sentenced on August 25, 2026, to 24 months of probation.

"Every time someone commits insurance fraud, it causes families and businesses across Kansas to pay more," said Commissioner Vicki Schmidt. "The Department will continue to hold these individuals accountable."

This case was investigated by the Kansas Department of Insurance and prosecuted by the Kansas Attorney General's Office.

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