TENNCARE FRAUD ARREST IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE
ROBERTSON COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH THEFT OF SERVICES

SPRINGFIELD – State authorities today announced the arrest of a Robertson County man for TennCare fraud. The Office of TennCare Inspector General (OIG) charged 37-year-old Kenneth Littles of Springfield with felony theft of services.

Officials say $18,885.37 in unauthorized TennCare benefits were paid on Littles’ behalf from September 1, 2003 until December 12, 2004. Littles is accused of failing to report his employment and access to insurance to the TennCare Bureau. Officials say Littles continued to use TennCare for health care services until December 12, 2004, despite having insurance available which disqualified him for TennCare benefits.

“We hope those that are abusing the TennCare program are getting the message that we are aggressively pursuing TennCare fraud and making arrests statewide,” Inspector General Deborah Y. Faulkner said. “This is our fourth arrest in the last month and we have many more cases in the pipeline.”

The charge against Littles is a Class C felony, punishable by up to six years in prison. Littles’ bond was set at $100,000. Robertson County District Attorney John Carney is prosecuting.