Fraud by program in Arizona
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 7 | All Medicaid cases |
| PPP/EIDL | 5 | All PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicare | 5 | All Medicare cases |
| Unemployment | 2 | All Unemployment cases |
| Social Security | 1 | All Social Security cases |
| VA benefits | 1 | All VA benefits cases |
| TRICARE | 1 | All TRICARE cases |
Where to report fraud in Arizona
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Health Care Fraud & Abuse Section, Criminal Division) · Office of the Attorney General · 602-542-3881 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Office of Inspector General: Report Suspected Fraud (SNAP, TANF cash assistance, child care, unemployment insurance) |
| Unemployment benefits | Arizona DES: Unemployment Insurance Benefit Fraud |
| 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 Arizona
| 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) |
Arizona law does not pay whistleblowers a share of state recoveries, so the federal programs are the main route to a reward.
No Arizona false claims act or qui tam statute found, and Arizona is not on the HHS-OIG review list. AHCCCS (Arizona's Medicaid agency) runs its own OIG reporting page for provider and member fraud: https://www.azahcccs.gov/Fraud/ReportFraud/.
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 18 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Arizona?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Health Care Fraud & Abuse Section, Criminal Division) (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 Arizona pay whistleblowers?
We did not find a general Arizona 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 Arizona?
18 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 8 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- azag.gov/complaints/mfcu
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/medicaid-fraud-control-units-mfcu/files/contact-directors.pdf
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- azahcccs.gov/Fraud/ReportFraud
- des.az.gov/report-fraud/report-suspected-fraud
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)