Kentucky Woman Charged With Tenncare Fraud

A Hopkinsville, Kentucky woman is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of property in connection with allegedly claiming she lived in Tennessee in order to obtain healthcare insurance benefits through TennCare.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG), in a joint effort with the Hickman County Sheriff's Office today announced the arrest of Christina L. Wetterau, 36, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of property over $10,000 but under $60,000.

Investigators say Wetterau allegedly reported a Tennessee residence in order to obtain TennCare benefits when her act...