(La VERGNE, TN)  40-year-old Tara Hollins of La Vergne has been charged with TennCare fraud.

Investigators allege that Hollins reported to the state that she had custody of her children; otherwise, she was not eligible for TennCare. As a result, TennCare paid her approximately $7,220 in fees and claims.

Rutherford County Sheriffs Deputy Jack Keisling located Hollins who being held in the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center on $30,000 bond. A court hearing is set Aug. 30, 2021.

The case is being prosecuted by District Attorney General Jennings H. Jones, who serves Cannon and Rutherford Counties.

Hollins was charged with TennCare fraud, perjury and theft of services more than $2,500 but less than $10,000, theft of services. Each charge is a class D felony and the perjury charge is a class A misdemeanor.

By the way, the Office of Inspector General is offering a Cash for Tips Program that was established by the Tennessee 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 or by logging on to www.tn.gov/oig/ and following the prompts that read “Report TennCare Fraud.”