Jackson man charged with TennCare fraud by doctor shopping

JACKSON, Tenn. — A Jackson man is facing charges in Crockett County on accusations of doctor shopping for prescription drugs and using TennCare as payment.

Calvin Jones

Calvin Jones, 57, is charged with two counts of TennCare fraud by doctor shopping, according to a release from the Office of Inspector General.

Jones is accused of visiting multiple doctors in a short time period to obtain prescriptions for the painkiller Hydrocodone and using TennCare as payment, according to the release.

TennCare fraud is a Class E felony carrying a sentence of up to two years in prison per charge, the release states.

“Tennessee is fortunate to have the laws and the authority to pursue people who are doctor shopping for drugs, whether it’s for personal abuse or with the intent of distribution,” Inspector General Manny Tyndall said in the release.

Anyone can report suspected TennCare fraud by calling 1-800-433-3982 or by visiting the Office of Inspector General website and following the prompts that read “Report TennCare Fraud.”