posted August 21, 2008
Rep. Eric Watson (R-Bradley) announced on Thursday that he has been contacted regarding a TennCare fraud scheme that has apparently been reported in several communities. The fraudulent misrepresentation of TennCare was reported to the Office of the Inspector General and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Rep. Watson said he wanted to alert seniors in his community and district to the fraudulent activity, and encouraged those with information to report it.
Rep. Watson was notified that a person (or persons) posing as representatives of TennCare are going into the homes of seniors who are preparing to enter nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and are advising them that they must sign their homes over to the state.
They present a nameless TennCare business card, and asked the individuals to sign documents that would release their home to the state. TennCare stressed in an email warning representatives about the fraudulent activity that TennCare does not ever ask people to sign over their homes in order to receive services.
"Seniors need to be aware of these criminals who are trying to take advantage of their fragile situation," said Rep. Watson. "If someone approaches you about this, please do not sign any documents, and report it immediately to local law enforcement, the TBI or the OIG."
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