NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Columbia woman has been convicted of TennCare fraud after reportedly selling a controlled prescription medication during an undercover drug case.

On Thursday, June 6, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) announced the conviction of 32-year-old Laquita Caldwell for one count of TennCare fraud for selling Adderall during an undercover investigation by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit.

According to officials, the medicine was prescribed to Caldwell’s son, who is a TennCare recipient, and paid for by the Division of TennCare at a cost of $38.74. 

The OIG said Williamson County District Attorney General Stacey Edmonson prosecuted the case, which resulted in Caldwell being sentenced to three years of supervised probation and ordered to pay restitution to TennCare for the prescription’s cost.

“Through her actions, Ms. Caldwell took advantage of her son’s prescription benefits that were provided by TennCare,” said Inspector General Chad D. Holman. “The OIG remains committed to our mission of protecting the resources and benefits that TennCare provides to eligible citizens of Tennessee.”

Anyone who wants to report suspected TennCare fraud is asked to call 1-800-433-3982, email Tenncare.Fraud@tn.gov, or visit the OlG website. If your tip leads to a conviction, you can receive a reward through the OIG Cash for Tips Program.