Fraud by program in Florida
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 43 | Florida PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicare | 37 | Florida Medicare cases |
| Social Security | 10 | Florida Social Security cases |
| Medicaid | 9 | Florida Medicaid cases |
| Other federal program | 8 | |
| VA benefits | 5 | All VA benefits cases |
| SNAP | 4 | All SNAP cases |
| Housing | 3 | All Housing cases |
| Unemployment | 3 | All Unemployment cases |
| Disaster | 1 | All Disaster cases |
| TRICARE | 1 | All TRICARE cases |
Where to report fraud in Florida
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit · Office of the Attorney General · 1-866-966-7226 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Florida DCF – Public Assistance Fraud (online form for SNAP/TANF/Medicaid recipient fraud; EBT trafficking to ReportRetailFraud@myfloridacfo.com) |
| Unemployment benefits | FloridaCommerce Reemployment Assistance – Identity Fraud (report via the RA Help Center, 'Report ID Theft/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 Florida
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Florida False Claims Act Covers all state funds | 15–25% if the Department of Legal Affairs proceeds (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if it does not (§ 68.085) | Fla. Stat. §§ 68.081–68.092 |
| Rewards for reporting Medicaid fraud | Reward to a person who furnishes original information on criminal Medicaid fraud, reported to the AG, AHCA, Dept. of Health or FDLE, that leads to recovery of a fine, penalty or forfeiture; may not exceed the lesser of 25% of the amount recovered or $500,000 in a single case; subject to available funds; cannot also collect an FCA share for the same fraud | Fla. Stat. § 409.9203 |
| Rewards for reporting public assistance fraud | Reward to a person who furnishes original information on criminal public assistance fraud, reported to DCF, the Department of Financial Services or FDLE, that leads to recovery of a fine, penalty or forfeiture; may not exceed 10% of the amount recovered or $500,000, whichever is less, in a single case; subject to available funds | Fla. Stat. § 414.39(11) |
| 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) |
HHS-OIG lists Florida as 'Not Approved' (2011 review, supplements 2011 and 2016). Florida has statutory tip rewards for both Medicaid fraud (§ 409.9203) and SNAP/TANF fraud (§ 414.39(11)); 10% of remaining Medicaid FCA proceeds goes to the reward/MFCU trust fund.
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 111 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Florida?
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 Florida pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Florida False Claims Act (Fla. Stat. §§ 68.081–68.092), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the Department of Legal Affairs proceeds (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if it does not (§ 68.085). Florida also has: Rewards for reporting Medicaid fraud (Reward to a person who furnishes original information on criminal Medicaid fraud, reported to the AG, AHCA, Dept. of Health or FDLE, that leads to recovery of a fine, penalty or forfeiture; may not exceed the lesser of 25% of the amount recovered or $500,000 in a single case; subject to available funds; cannot also collect an FCA share for the same fraud); Rewards for reporting public assistance fraud (Reward to a person who furnishes original information on criminal public assistance fraud, reported to DCF, the Department of Financial Services or FDLE, that leads to recovery of a fine, penalty or forfeiture; may not exceed 10% of the amount recovered or $500,000, whichever is less, in a single case; subject to available funds). Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Florida?
111 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 33 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/68.085
- flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/68.082
- flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/409.9203
- flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/414.39
- myfloridalegal.com/medicaid-fraud-control-unit
- myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance/public-benefits-integrity/public-assistance-fraud
- floridajobs.org/workforce-resources/reemployment-assistance/claimants/identity-fraud
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)