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Three Claiborne Co. Residents Charged With TennCare Drug Fraud

NASHVILLE, TN - Three people in Claiborne County are charged with TennCare fraud. The Office of Inspector General today announced the arrests, which come after a joint investigation with the Claiborne County Sheriff's Office. The three charged Mary Lou Price, 60, of Tazewell, charged with TennCare fraud, sale of a Schedule II controlled substance and delivery of a Schedule II controlled substance. The charges say she obtained the painkiller Oxycodone by using TennCare benefits, while planning to unlawfully distribute a portion of the prescription; Melinda H. Taylor, 41, and Delores K. Miller, 42, both of Speedwell, are each charged with TennCare fraud, and two counts each of sale of a Schedule III controlled substance and delivery of a Schedule III controlled substance. They are each accused of using TennCare benefits to obtain Hydrocodone and selling a portion of it on two separate occasions.

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Action Details

  • Date:November 8, 2013
  • Agency:Tennessee Department of Finance & Administration
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies