Fraud by program in Louisiana
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 29 | Louisiana PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicare | 19 | Louisiana Medicare cases |
| Medicaid | 7 | All Medicaid cases |
| Unemployment | 7 | All Unemployment cases |
| Social Security | 5 | All Social Security cases |
| SNAP | 4 | All SNAP cases |
| Disaster | 4 | All Disaster cases |
| Other federal program | 3 | |
| Child care | 2 | All Child care cases |
| Child nutrition | 2 | All Child nutrition cases |
| Student aid | 2 | All Student aid cases |
| Housing | 1 | All Housing cases |
Where to report fraud in Louisiana
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (now a standalone division of the Louisiana Department of Justice) · Louisiana Attorney General / Department of Justice · 225-326-6210 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Louisiana Department of Health – Report Fraud (SNAP, FITAP, Kinship Care, EBT) – 888-524-3578 option 6 |
| Unemployment benefits | Louisiana Workforce Commission – Report 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 Louisiana
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistance Programs Integrity Law Covers Medicaid / medical assistance programs only | 15–25% of recovery if the state proceeds (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if the secretary/attorney general does not intervene (La. R.S. 46:439.4) | La. R.S. 46:437.1 et seq. (qui tam award: La. R.S. 46:439.4) |
| 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 approved Louisiana's act only recently (2/20/2026). SNAP/FITAP now run by the LDH Office of Economic Stability, not DCFS, so benefit fraud reports go to LDH. LDH Medicaid fraud lines: provider 1-800-488-2917, beneficiary 1-833-920-1773 (https://ldh.la.gov/medicaid/reporting-fraud). The AG Medicaid fraud hotline 888-799-6885 appears only in older AG press releases and was not confirmed on the current 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 73 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Louisiana?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (now a standalone division of the Louisiana Department of Justice) (Louisiana Attorney General / Department of Justice), 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 Louisiana pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Medical Assistance Programs Integrity Law (La. R.S. 46:437.1 et seq. (qui tam award: La. R.S. 46:439.4)), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% of recovery if the state proceeds (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if the secretary/attorney general does not intervene (La. R.S. 46:439.4). Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Louisiana?
73 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 24 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/medicaid-fraud-control-units-mfcu/files/contact-directors.pdf
- ag.louisiana.gov/Medicaid/Fraud/Complaint
- ag.louisiana.gov/Article/556
- legis.la.gov/Legis/LawPrint.aspx
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- ldh.la.gov/page/report-fraud
- ldh.la.gov/medicaid/reporting-fraud
- laworks.net/FraudMenu.asp
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)