Fraud by program in Maine
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 6 | All PPP/EIDL cases |
| SNAP | 3 | All SNAP cases |
| Medicaid | 1 | All Medicaid cases |
| Unemployment | 1 | All Unemployment cases |
| Social Security | 1 | All Social Security cases |
| TRICARE | 1 | All TRICARE cases |
Where to report fraud in Maine
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Healthcare Crimes Unit (state Medicaid Fraud Control Unit) · Office of the Maine Attorney General · 207-626-8804 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Maine DHHS Office for Family Independence – Fraud Investigation and Recovery Unit |
| Unemployment benefits | Maine Department of Labor – Unemployment Fraud Information |
| 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 Maine
| 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) |
Maine law does not pay whistleblowers a share of state recoveries, so the federal programs are the main route to a reward.
No qui tam false claims act. Only the State can sue under 22 M.R.S. § 15 for false claims on DHHS-administered funds (restitution, treble civil penalties, min $2,000 per claim): https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/22/title22sec15.html. MaineCare False Claims Act bills (§ 15-A) were proposed but never enacted; the § 15-A statute page returns 404.
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 11 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Maine?
Report provider fraud to the Healthcare Crimes Unit (state Medicaid Fraud Control Unit) (Office of the Maine 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 Maine pay whistleblowers?
We did not find a general Maine 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 Maine?
11 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 6 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
- maine.gov/ag/crime-victims/healthcare-crimes
- legislature.maine.gov/statutes/22/title22sec15.html
- maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/fraud
- maine.gov/unemployment/fraud/index.shtml
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)