Presenting Fraudulent Claims - R.C. § 2913.47(B) (1)

A person commits insurance fraud if, while acting with purpose to defraud or knowing the person is facilitating a fraud, the person presents or causes to be presented any written or oral statement that is part or in support of an application for insurance or a claim for a benefit under a policy of insurance, knowing the statement, in whole or in part, is false or deceptive.

Fraud in the Application or Claim for Insurance - R.C. § 2913.47(B) (2)

It is illegal to assist, aid, abet, solicit, procure, or conspire with another to prepare or make any written or oral statement intended to be presented to an insurer as part or in support of an application for insurance or a claim for a benefit under a policy of insurance, knowing the statement, in whole or in part, is false or deceptive.

Penalties - R.C. § 2913.47(C)

First Degree Misdemeanor—Fraudulent claims in an amount less than $500.00.

Fifth Degree Felony—Fraudulent claims between $500.00 and $4,999.99.

Fourth Degree Felony—Fraudulent claims between $5,000.00 and $99,999.99.

Third Degree Felony—Fraudulent claims of $100,000.00 or more.