Fraud by program in Massachusetts
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 45 | Massachusetts PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicare | 39 | Massachusetts Medicare cases |
| Medicaid | 24 | Massachusetts Medicaid cases |
| Unemployment | 18 | Massachusetts Unemployment cases |
| Social Security | 15 | Massachusetts Social Security cases |
| SNAP | 13 | Massachusetts SNAP cases |
| Housing | 6 | All Housing cases |
| TRICARE | 2 | All TRICARE cases |
| Other federal program | 2 | |
| VA benefits | 1 | All VA benefits cases |
| Student aid | 1 | All Student aid cases |
Where to report fraud in Massachusetts
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Division · Office of the Attorney General · (617) 963-2360 (Medicaid Fraud Tip line) |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Report public benefit fraud to the Office of the State Auditor (Bureau of Special Investigations; hotline (617) 727-6771) |
| Unemployment benefits | Department of Unemployment Assistance – Report unemployment benefits 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 Massachusetts
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts False Claims Act Covers all state funds (Commonwealth and political subdivisions) | 15–25% if the Attorney General proceeds (no more than 10% if the case is based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if the AG does not proceed (M.G.L. c. 12, § 5F) | M.G.L. c. 12, §§ 5A–5O |
| 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) |
Public-assistance fraud (DTA/SNAP, MassHealth recipient, EEC child care) is investigated by the State Auditor's Bureau of Special Investigations, not by DTA. HHS-OIG DRA review: Approved (12/28/16).
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 134 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Massachusetts?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Division (Office of the 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 Massachusetts pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Massachusetts False Claims Act (M.G.L. c. 12, §§ 5A–5O), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the Attorney General proceeds (no more than 10% if the case is based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if the AG does not proceed (M.G.L. c. 12, § 5F). Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Massachusetts?
134 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 34 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- mass.gov/attorney-generals-medicaid-fraud-division
- mass.gov/how-to/file-a-medicaid-fraud-complaint
- malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter12/Section5F
- malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter12/Section5O
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- mass.gov/how-to/report-public-benefit-fraud-to-the-office-of-the-state-auditor
- mass.gov/info-details/report-unemployment-benefits-fraud
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)