Someone used her Social Security number, she almost lost Medicaid coverage

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · July 3, 2026 · 3 min read

MESA (InvestigateTV) — A Mesa woman’s health coverage was at risk after someone used her Social Security number to work at an oil field in Texas.Corina has been on disability since 1999. The state asked her to confirm new income in Odessa, Texas.“Someone was using my Social Security number. That’...

Why this matters in The Midland

The case of a Mesa woman whose Social Security number was used to work at an oil field in Texas has significant implications for Midland residents. With the oil industry being a major employer in the Permian Basin area, the risk of employment identity theft is a concern for local workers. If someone's Social Security number is used fraudulently, it could not only jeopardize their benefits, such as Medicaid, but also impact their ability to get a job in the area. The challenges faced by the Mesa woman in resolving the issue, including communicating with state agencies and obtaining physical copies of police reports, highlight the need for streamlined processes to address identity theft cases. As the oil industry continues to be a driving force in the local economy, it is crucial for Midland residents to be aware of the risks of employment identity theft and to know how to report and resolve such cases.

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Category: local · Published: July 3, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 3 min

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Someone used her Social Security number, she almost lost Medicaid coverage

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