Fraud by program in Maryland
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment | 23 | Maryland Unemployment cases |
| PPP/EIDL | 12 | Maryland PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicare | 7 | All Medicare cases |
| SNAP | 7 | All SNAP cases |
| Social Security | 6 | All Social Security cases |
| Medicaid | 2 | All Medicaid cases |
| Other federal program | 2 | |
| TRICARE | 2 | All TRICARE cases |
| Disaster | 1 | All Disaster cases |
Where to report fraud in Maryland
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud & Vulnerable Victims Unit · Office of the Maryland Attorney General · 410-576-6521; toll-free 1-888-743-0023 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Maryland DHS Office of the Inspector General – Report Welfare Recipient Fraud |
| Unemployment benefits | Maryland Department of Labor – Unemployment Insurance Fraud and Identity Theft |
| 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 Maryland
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland False Claims Act Covers State, county and municipal funds (excludes tax claims) | 15–25% if the governmental entity intervenes and prevails (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures) (Gen. Prov. § 8-105). No declined-case share: if the government does not intervene, the court must dismiss the action (§ 8-104(a)(7)) | Md. Code, Gen. Prov. §§ 8-101–8-110 |
| Maryland False Health Claims Act Covers State health plans / State health programs (incl. Medicaid) | 15–25% if the State intervenes and prevails (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures) (Health-Gen. § 2-605). The action is dismissed if the State does not intervene (§ 2-604(a)(7)) | Md. Code, Health-Gen. §§ 2-601–2-611 |
| 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) |
Both Maryland acts allow qui tam only when the government intervenes; a declined case is dismissed before unsealing. Neither act is not on HHS-OIG DRA review list as of 2026-10-20. The AG unit handles provider fraud only (email MedicaidFraud@oag.maryland.gov). AG online form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=aS8vZtduuUyYS38EGbmpnC3RMHwMoBlDlVCAGNI77bJUQzVLQ0VLSFJSRUM5NDZTQTEyTklHV0RFQi4u
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 58 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Maryland?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud & Vulnerable Victims Unit (Office of the Maryland 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 Maryland pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Maryland False Claims Act (Md. Code, Gen. Prov. §§ 8-101–8-110), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the governmental entity intervenes and prevails (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures) (Gen. Prov. § 8-105). No declined-case share: if the government does not intervene, the court must dismiss the action (§ 8-104(a)(7)). Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Maryland?
58 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
- oag.maryland.gov/i-need-to/Pages/medicaid-fraud-vulnerable-victims.aspx
- mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText
- mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText
- mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText
- mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText
- mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-the-inspector-general/welfare-fraud-complaint-form
- labor.maryland.gov/unemployment-insurance/fraud-and-identity
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)