[hammock]

Someone could hack themselves constantly and get paid to do it

[nkrisc]

Yes, there are many criminal ways to make money. It would be nothing new. For example, burning your house or failing business down to make a claim is probably as old as insurance.

[hammock]

Insurance claims are not an entitlement provided by government.

[nkrisc]

So? It's still criminal. There are plenty of things that are provided by the government that are criminally gamed by a few that still provide a net benefit.

[Nextgrid]

If they can hack themselves then they can hack someone else so the payout would still be justified.

[rorykoehler]

And risk going to prison for a long time.

[hammock]

Pointing out unintended consequences. The rule suggested would tend to increase, however slightly, crimes commmitted.