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Illinois Medicare fraud cases

Every Justice Department announcement of Medicare fraud prosecuted in Illinois since January 20, 2025.

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 Illinois

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 Illinois, and Medicare cases in every state.

Frequently asked questions

How many Medicare fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Illinois?

11 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 2.8% 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 Illinois?

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.

Sources

  1. U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)
  2. Medicare.gov: Reporting Medicare fraud and abuse
  3. HHS-OIG: Report fraud
  4. DOJ: National Fraud Enforcement Division Criminal Tip Rewards Pilot Program, terms and conditions (updated Oct. 20, 2026)