Fraud by program in Kentucky
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 15 | Kentucky PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicaid | 11 | Kentucky Medicaid cases |
| Medicare | 8 | Kentucky Medicare cases |
| Other federal program | 3 | |
| Unemployment | 2 | All Unemployment cases |
| Disaster | 2 | All Disaster cases |
| TRICARE | 1 | All TRICARE cases |
| Housing | 1 | All Housing cases |
Where to report fraud in Kentucky
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control · Office of the Kentucky Attorney General · 1-877-228-7384 (Elder Abuse and Medicaid Fraud Hotline) |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | CHFS Office of Inspector General, Division of Audits and Investigations – Medicaid and welfare fraud line (800) 372-2970 |
| Unemployment benefits | Kentucky Career Center – Unemployment Insurance (UI) 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 Kentucky
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Kentucky law does not pay whistleblowers a share of state recoveries, so the federal programs are the main route to a reward.
No qui tam act and no informant reward. KRS 205.8451–205.8483 provides only state-enforced civil liability (KRS 205.8467). KRS 205.8465 makes reporting known Medicaid violations MANDATORY ('shall report'), keeps reporters confidential, and protects them from retaliation. AG online complaint form: https://secure.kentucky.gov/FormServices/AttorneyGeneral/MedicaidFraudandAbuse
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 31 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Kentucky?
Report provider fraud to the Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control (Office of the Kentucky 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 Kentucky pay whistleblowers?
We did not find a general Kentucky whistleblower reward law. Federal programs apply: WHIP pays $10,000–$30,000 per tip that leads to criminal charges, and the federal False Claims Act pays 15–30% of recoveries.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Kentucky?
31 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 11 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- ag.ky.gov/about/Office-Divisions/OMFA
- apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx
- apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx
- apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx
- chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oig/dai/Pages/default.aspx
- kcc.ky.gov/career/individuals/Pages/Unemployment-Insurance-(UI)-Fraud.aspx
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)