Fraud by program in Alabama
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 3 | All PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicaid | 2 | All Medicaid cases |
| Unemployment | 2 | All Unemployment cases |
| Housing | 2 | All Housing cases |
| Other federal program | 1 | |
| TRICARE | 1 | All TRICARE cases |
Where to report fraud in Alabama
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit · Office of the Attorney General · 334-242-7327 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Alabama Department of Human Resources: report food and family assistance fraud to your county DHR office |
| Unemployment benefits | Alabama Department of Workforce: Report Fraud (Unemployment Compensation) |
| Medicare and other HHS programs | HHS-OIG · 1-800-HHS-TIPS |
| Any WHIP-covered federal program, if you want a reward | America.gov/fraud (how to submit) |
Whistleblower rewards in Alabama
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Federal WHIP | $10,000–$30,000 per tip that leads to criminal charges | DOJ terms |
| Federal False Claims Act | 15–25% of the recovery if the government intervenes; 25–30% if not | 31 U.S.C. § 3730(d) |
Alabama law does not pay whistleblowers a share of state recoveries, so the federal programs are the main route to a reward.
No Alabama false claims act found, and Alabama is not on the HHS-OIG state FCA review list. DHR has no statewide fraud hotline or web form; it sends reports to county DHR offices. Under Alabama Medicaid Agency rules, suspected recipient fraud goes to local law enforcement and provider fraud goes to the AG's MFCU.
Estimate federal awards for your case with the calculator, or compare programs in WHIP vs the False Claims Act.
Latest announcements
Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases, classified by WHIP Reward. Each row is one press release; the same case can appear at several stages, so amounts should not be added. Charged cases are allegations. Search all 11 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Alabama?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Office of the Attorney General), or to the HHS Office of Inspector General at 1-800-HHS-TIPS. To be eligible for a federal WHIP award, also submit the tip in writing at America.gov/fraud.
Does Alabama pay whistleblowers?
We did not find a general Alabama whistleblower reward law. Federal programs apply: WHIP pays $10,000–$30,000 per tip that leads to criminal charges, and the federal False Claims Act pays 15–30% of recoveries.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Alabama?
11 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 6 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- alabamaag.gov/medicaid-fraud
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/medicaid-fraud-control-units-mfcu/files/contact-directors.pdf
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- dhr.alabama.gov/quick-links/dhr-numbers-to-remember
- workforce.alabama.gov/divisions/unemployment-compensation/report-fraud
- admincode.legislature.state.al.us/api/chapter/560-X-4
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)