People Steal Money from Health Programs

May 4, 2026, 21:43
AsiaHealth

Introduction

Police in the USA and India found people who stole money from government health plans.

Main Body

In the USA, two men stole money with fake DNA tests. They told people the tests were important. They asked the government for $522 million. The government paid $84 million. The men lied and paid other doctors to help them. One man must go to prison for 12 years. Both men must pay back $148 million. In India, two doctors stole money from a health plan. They wrote fake medical reports. They said patients needed MRI scans, but the patients did not need them. Some patients were not even at the hospital. The doctors lied to get more money from the state.

Conclusion

Police are still looking for more people who helped steal the money.

Learning

🚨 The 'Money' Words

Look at how we talk about money in this story. We use simple verbs to show movement:

  • Stole (Past of steal) β†’ Taking money that is not yours.
  • Paid (Past of pay) β†’ Giving money for a service or a crime.
  • Pay back β†’ Returning money you took or borrowed.

πŸ•°οΈ Past Tense Patterns

To reach A2, you must master the Simple Past. Most of the actions here ended in -ed, but some changed completely:

Now (Present)Then (Past)
Tell β†’\rightarrow Told
Ask β†’\rightarrow Asked
Lie β†’\rightarrow Lied
Find β†’\rightarrow Found

Key Rule: Use these words when the story is finished (like a police report)!

Vocabulary Learning

police
people who enforce the law
Example:The police arrived quickly after the robbery.
stole
took someone else's property without permission
Example:He stole the wallet from the table.
money
a thing used to buy goods and services
Example:She saved her money for a new bike.
health
the state of being physically and mentally well
Example:Regular exercise keeps your health strong.
plans
a set of ideas about what to do in the future
Example:They made plans to visit the museum.
government
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
men
adult male people
Example:The men worked in the garden.
fake
not real, made to look real
Example:She wore a fake smile.
tests
examinations to check knowledge or condition
Example:He took a test in math.
important
very useful or necessary
Example:It is important to eat breakfast.
asked
requested or inquired
Example:She asked for a glass of water.
paid
gave money for something
Example:He paid the bill at the restaurant.
doctors
people who treat sickness
Example:The doctors helped the patient.
prison
a place where people are kept for punishment
Example:He was sent to prison for a crime.
years
a period of 12 months
Example:She lived there for five years.
back
in the previous place or condition
Example:Return the book back to the library.
state
a country or a condition
Example:The state of the house is good.
hospital
a place where sick people are treated
Example:He was taken to the hospital.
patients
people who receive medical care
Example:The patients waited for their turn.
MRI
a type of scan that shows inside the body
Example:She had an MRI to check her knee.
scans
images taken by a machine to look inside the body
Example:The doctor looked at the scans.
help
to give assistance
Example:Can you help me carry this bag?
look
to see or search for
Example:Look for the keys on the table.