Randy W. TroyNASHVILLE – A Marion County man faces charges in Bradley County for TennCare fraud involving “doctor shopping,” TennCare officials announced today.
Randy W. Troy, 44, of Whitwell, was charged with one count of fraudulently using TennCare to obtain a controlled substance by “doctor shopping,” which involves going to multiple doctors to obtain drugs, TennCare spokeswoman Lola Potter said in a news release.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest.
“When individuals misuse their TennCare benefits, it’s a serious issue the Office of Inspector General will not tolerate,” Inspector General Deborah Y. Faulkner said in the news release. “Anyone committing TennCare fraud will be investigated, prosecuted, and arrested by the OIG.”
TennCare fraud is a Class E felony carrying a sentence of up to two years in prison.