Fraud by program in Delaware
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 6 | All PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicare | 4 | All Medicare cases |
| Medicaid | 2 | All Medicaid cases |
| TRICARE | 1 | All TRICARE cases |
| Other federal program | 1 | |
| Housing | 1 | All Housing cases |
Where to report fraud in Delaware
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit · Delaware Department of Justice (Attorney General) · (302) 577-5000 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | DHSS Audit & Recovery Management Services (ARMS): report TANF, child care, SNAP or Medicaid fraud at (302) 255-9010 (New Castle), 302-741-9200 (Kent), 302-933-3880 (Sussex) |
| Unemployment benefits | Delaware Department of Labor – Unemployment Insurance Fraud Hotline (email BPC_Fraud_Unit@delaware.gov) |
| 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 Delaware
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware False Claims and Reporting Act Covers all state funds (state agencies, political subdivisions, and entities receiving state funds) | 15–25% if the Department of Justice proceeds (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if it does not (§ 1205) | Del. Code tit. 6, §§ 1201–1211 |
| 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) |
MFCU handles provider fraud only; Medicaid recipient fraud goes to the DOJ Welfare Fraud Unit / DHSS ARMS. DHSS has no dedicated ARMS page; the contact info is a section of the Office of the Secretary Administration page.
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 13 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Delaware?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Delaware Department of Justice (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 Delaware pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Delaware False Claims and Reporting Act (Del. Code tit. 6, §§ 1201–1211), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the Department of Justice proceeds (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if it does not (§ 1205). Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Delaware?
13 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 2 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c012_1/index.html
- attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/fraud/mfcu
- attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/medicaid-fraud-complaint-form
- dhss.delaware.gov/office-of-the-secretary/office-of-the-secretary-administration
- labor.delaware.gov/divisions/unemployment-insurance/ui-fraud
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)