Action | Redefine criteria for reimbursement |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 1/28/2005 |
Patrick Co. D.S.S. has no fraud investigator due to limited funding for the position. There is not even enough money in the budget now to fund a part-time position. Up until last summer we had a part time worker who was busy constantly fielding fraud complaints,following up on fraud calls, testifying in court and making numerous home visits and investigations. I know the position saved countless taxpayer dollars and helped to insure that low income citizens received the benefits they were entitled to receive.
We need this position funded 100% especially for the small counties like Patrick. The eligibility workers have no time to pursue fraud, therefore many cases of would be fraud slips through the cracks.