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TennCare Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Shelby County Caregiver

SHELBY COUNTY – A Shelby County caregiver faces charges of TennCare fraud and theft of services following an investigation by special agents with the Medicaid Fraud Control Division (MFCD) of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In September 2025, TBI’s MFCD special agents received a fraud referral from the TennCare Office of Program Integrity, alleging that a paid caregiver submitted fraudulent time records. During the course of the investigation, agents developed information that Dorthy Michelle Hicks (DOB 08/26/1991) provided in-home care from March 2024 through December 2024, submitting fraudulent time records and receiving pay for hours she didn’t work.

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Action Details

  • Date:March 18, 2026
  • Agency:State of Tennessee
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies