McMinnville Woman Arrested For TennCare Fraud

A woman charged with TennCare fraud has been apprehended after eluding authorities for over a year.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG), with the assistance of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, has announced the arrest of Julie D. Wright, 36, of McMinnville.
She was charged in an indictment in April of 2013 with TennCare fraud in connection with obtaining a controlled substance paid for by TennCare, while planning to sell a portion of the drugs.
TennCare fraud is a Class E felony, carrying a sentence of up to two years in prison. District Attorney General Randall A. York is prosecuting.
To date, 2,119 people have been charged with TennCare fraud.
Through the OIG Cash for Tips Program established by the Legislature, Tennesseans can get cash rewards for TennCare fraud tips that lead to convictions. Anyone can report suspected TennCare fraud by calling 1-800-433-3982 toll-free from anywhere in Tennessee, or log on to www.tn.gov/tnoig/ and follow the prompts that read “Report TennCare Fraud.”