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A Macon County woman has pleaded guilty to TennCare Fraud and will be forced to repay the state for health insurance benefits she received.
The Office of Inspector General announced Monday that 38-year-old Lisa A. Fuller pleaded guilty to theft of services over $10,000. In exchange for her plea, Fuller will serve five years probation and repay TennCare $12,190.
District Attorney General Tom P. Thompson said Fuller falsely reported her income in order to enroll in the TennCare program.
“Providing false information in order to receive TennCare benefits is a crime.” Inspector General Kim Harmon said. “The OIG works diligently investigating TennCare fraud in order to preserve benefits for persons truly in need.”
The OIG, which is separate from TennCare, began full operation in February 2005 and has investigated cases leading to more than $3 million being repaid to TennCare
