22.3 Fraud
ISSUE DATE: 09/2020
Fraud is receiving, attempting to receive, or helping someone else try to receive benefits to which they are not eligible.
The actions that constitute fraud include intentionally:
· Making false statements.· Making false representations.· Withholding necessary information
Participants found guilty of fraud are disqualified.
Notify the eligibility worker whenever there are indications a participant intentionally misled the county, tribe or provider to get payments or services.
· County, tribal or state fraud investigators conduct fraud investigations.· If the participant is found guilty: The eligibility worker will notify employment counselors if a participant is found guilty of fraud and is disqualified from receiving a grant for a period of time.· Eligibility workers initiate the process of recovering fraudulently obtained payments if necessary.
Children of participants who are disqualified for fraud can continue to receive benefits.
· Children cannot be found guilty of fraud.· Participants disqualified for fraud whose children continue to receive benefits must participate in employment services and comply with MFIP work requirements.
The disqualification periods are:
· One year for a 1st offense.· Two years for a 2nd offense.· Permanently for a 3rd offense.
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