All announcements
Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases. Amounts should not be added: one case can appear at several stages. Charged cases are allegations.
Where to report Medicare fraud in California
- HHS Office of Inspector General · 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477): Fraud in Medicare, Medicaid and other HHS programs
- Medicare · 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227): Questions about charges on your own Medicare statement
- Senior Medicare Patrol: Free local help reviewing Medicare statements
- America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal): Required route if you want a WHIP award of $10,000–$30,000
Medicare fraud is covered by the federal WHIP program: a tip that leads to criminal charges can earn $10,000–$30,000. More on reporting Medicare fraud, all fraud cases and reward laws in California, and Medicare cases in every state.
Frequently asked questions
How many Medicare fraud cases has the DOJ announced in California?
33 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 8.3% of all Medicare announcements in our database. Each press release is counted separately, so one case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing.
How do I report Medicare fraud in California?
HHS Office of Inspector General (1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477)); Medicare (1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)); Senior Medicare Patrol; America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal). To be eligible for a federal WHIP award, submit the tip in writing at America.gov/fraud.