By skyforbes She lost custody of both kids about five years ago. According to her mom, she has been claiming both kids for Medicaid during that whole time. Her mom also says she received SNAP benefits while still claiming them.
Full context she has not been involved with either, has not help support either.
My mom feels stressed because of the possible large dollar amount and tried to say my cousin was ignorant of the rules. Knowing my cousin, this looks more like something she did to keep her own benefits. One of the fathers found out and threatened to report her.
I do not know if her fears are warranted, whether my cousin will face prosecution or only receive a light penalty. From what her mom gathered, the Medicaid claims alone exceed 100,000 dollars, which counts as a felony level amount. No one seems sure how much SNAP or any other benefits she received while claiming the kids.
So will my cousin get into serious trouble? Will the high dollar amount lead to prosecution, or is this only a scare tactic and no one will charge her?
Whatever she gets, to be honest, she has coming to her. She has a criminal history with drugs and DUIs, so I am sure that will not help. I am trying to set my mom’s expectations.