Medicare fraud cases by state
Where to report Medicare fraud
- HHS Office of Inspector General · 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477): Fraud in Medicare, Medicaid and other HHS programs
- Medicare · 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227): Questions about charges on your own Medicare statement
- Senior Medicare Patrol: Free local help reviewing Medicare statements
- America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal): Required route if you want a WHIP award of $10,000–$30,000
Full steps and reward rules: how to report Medicare fraud.
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 397 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I report Medicare fraud?
HHS Office of Inspector General (1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477)): Fraud in Medicare, Medicaid and other HHS programs. Medicare (1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)): Questions about charges on your own Medicare statement. Senior Medicare Patrol: Free local help reviewing Medicare statements. America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal): Required route if you want a WHIP award of $10,000–$30,000.
Can I get a reward for reporting Medicare fraud?
Yes. HHS / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services programs are covered by the federal WHIP program, which pays $10,000–$30,000 per tip that leads to criminal charges. Larger cases can be brought under the False Claims Act, which pays 15–30% of what the government recovers.