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Despite dismissal of fraud insurance charges, Indiana school superintendant resigns

Julie Campbell
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Casey Smitherman’s “lapse in judgment” didn’t land her in prison but she has resigned nonetheless. Casey Smitherman, the Indiana school superintendant who recently made headlines when she faced insurance fraud charges for helping a student by pretending he was her son, has resigned. Live Insurance News brought you the original health insurance fraud story last week. Smitherman has resigned in the hopes of reducing negative attention to herself and her community. The board of Elwood Community Schools accepted Casey Smitherman’s resignation. The board has been standing behind Smitherman and did…

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School superintendant charged with health insurance fraud in heartbreaking case

Julie Campbell
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The Indiana educator attempted to seek medical treatment for a student by pretending he was her son. An Indiana school superintendant is now facing several health insurance fraud charges. According to police, the Casey Smitherman attempted to use her health plan to pay for a student’s medical treatment by using her son’s name. “My only concern was for this child’s health,” said Smitherman after charges were laid. Smitherman admitted to understanding that she was committing health insurance fraud. “I know this action was wrong,” she said, proceeding to say that…

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