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According to a recent article on Canadian Underwriter.ca, DNA testing is
yet another tool insurance companies have added to their fraud prevention Drugs & Medication
arsenal. An excellent example of its application involves a fraud scheme in Fitness
Manitoba, where a man’s car was crashed into a pole. The man claimed it
had been stolen, and vehemently denied having been driving it. The crash had occurred only blocks Group Benefits
from his home, and a witness who arrived shortly after the car crashed identified him as being
present at the crash scene. Health Care
Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) seized the airbag from the vehicle (which had blood on it), and Life Insurance
through DNA testing conclusively proved the blood belonged to the owner of the vehicle. The man Medicare
was fined for making false statements and had to reimburse the MPI for investigative costs. He
also agreed to withdraw his claim for damages to the vehicle. Resources
Source: Canadian Underwriter.ca Wellness
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