Fraud by program in Connecticut
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 14 | Connecticut Medicaid cases |
| PPP/EIDL | 12 | Connecticut PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicare | 4 | All Medicare cases |
| SNAP | 2 | All SNAP cases |
| Unemployment | 2 | All Unemployment cases |
| Other federal program | 1 | |
| Social Security | 1 | All Social Security cases |
| TRICARE | 1 | All TRICARE cases |
Where to report fraud in Connecticut
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit · Division of Criminal Justice, Office of the Chief State's Attorney (not the Attorney General) · 860-258-5986 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Connecticut Department of Social Services: To Report Fraud or Abuse of Programs (SNAP, Care4Kids child care, CEAP, Medicaid; hotline 1-800-842-2155) |
| Unemployment benefits | Connecticut Department of Labor: Integrity – Fraud Watch |
| 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 Connecticut
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut False Claims Act Covers all state funds (expanded from health and human services programs only, effective July 1, 2023); certain tax claims exempt (§ 4-275) | 15–25% if the Attorney General proceeds (§ 4-278(e)); 25–30% if the AG declines (§ 4-279(b)) | Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 4-274 to 4-289 |
| 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) |
A 2023 amendment (effective July 1, 2023) widened the CT FCA from state health and human services programs to most state programs; certain tax claims stay exempt. HHS-OIG re-approved the act on 2/16/2024. The MFCU sits in the Chief State's Attorney's office, not the AG's.
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 33 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Connecticut?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Division of Criminal Justice, Office of the Chief State's Attorney (not 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 Connecticut pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Connecticut False Claims Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 4-274 to 4-289), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the Attorney General proceeds (§ 4-278(e)); 25–30% if the AG declines (§ 4-279(b)). Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Connecticut?
33 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 12 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- portal.ct.gov/dcj/knowledge-base/articles/specialized-units/medicaid-fraud-control-unit
- cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_055e.htm
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- portal.ct.gov/dss/quality-assurance/to-report-fraud-or-abuse-of-programs
- portal.ct.gov/dol/divisions/integrity/integrity---fraud-watch
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)