Fraud by program in Illinois
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 17 | Illinois PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicare | 11 | Illinois Medicare cases |
| Medicaid | 6 | All Medicaid cases |
| Unemployment | 4 | All Unemployment cases |
| SNAP | 3 | All SNAP cases |
| Social Security | 2 | All Social Security cases |
| Disaster | 1 | All Disaster cases |
| TRICARE | 1 | All TRICARE cases |
Where to report fraud in Illinois
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Medicaid Fraud Bureau) · Office of the Illinois Attorney General · 866-748-2297 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Illinois HFS Office of Inspector General – Report Fraud (SNAP recipient fraud 1-800-843-6154; Medicaid/TANF/child care 1-844-453-7283 / 1-844-ILFRAUD) |
| Unemployment benefits | IDES – Reporting Unemployment Insurance 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 Illinois
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois False Claims Act Covers all state funds | 15–25% if the State proceeds (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if it does not (740 ILCS 175/4(d)) | 740 ILCS 175/1 et seq. |
| 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) |
Section 4 last amended by P.A. 103-145 (eff. 10-1-23).
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 37 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Illinois?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Medicaid Fraud Bureau) (Office of the Illinois 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 Illinois pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Illinois False Claims Act (740 ILCS 175/1 et seq.), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the State proceeds (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if it does not (740 ILCS 175/4(d)). Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Illinois?
37 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 17 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- ilga.gov/documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/074001750K4.htm
- illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/open-and-honest-government/Medicaid-Fraud-and-Patient-Abuse
- hfs.illinois.gov/oig/reportfraud.html
- ides.illinois.gov/unemployment/fraud-id-theft/reporting-unemployment-insurance-fraud.html
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)