Fraud by program in Michigan
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 20 | Michigan PPP/EIDL cases |
| Unemployment | 13 | Michigan Unemployment cases |
| Medicare | 9 | Michigan Medicare cases |
| Medicaid | 7 | All Medicaid cases |
| Social Security | 3 | All Social Security cases |
| Student aid | 2 | All Student aid cases |
| SNAP | 1 | All SNAP cases |
| TRICARE | 1 | All TRICARE cases |
Where to report fraud in Michigan
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Health Care Fraud Division (Michigan's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit) · Department of Attorney General · 800-24-ABUSE (800-242-2873), 24-hour hotline |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | MDHHS Office of Inspector General – Benefits Fraud (report online at michigan.gov/reportwelfarefraud) |
| Unemployment benefits | Unemployment Insurance Agency – 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 Michigan
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid False Claim Act Covers Medicaid / health care only | 15–25% if the Attorney General intervenes; 25–30% if not (no more than 10% if based primarily on public disclosures and the AG proceeds) (MCL 400.610a(9)–(10)) | MCL 400.601–400.615 (1977 PA 72) |
| 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) |
Qui tam is limited to Medicaid. HHS-OIG DRA review: Not Approved (3/21/11, supplements 8/31/11 and 12/28/16). Food, cash, child-care and Medicaid recipient fraud go to MDHHS OIG (online form https://mdhhs.michigan.gov/Fraud/).
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 45 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Michigan?
Report provider fraud to the Health Care Fraud Division (Michigan's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit) (Department of 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 Michigan pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Medicaid False Claim Act (MCL 400.601–400.615 (1977 PA 72)), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the Attorney General intervenes; 25–30% if not (no more than 10% if based primarily on public disclosures and the AG proceeds) (MCL 400.610a(9)–(10)). Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Michigan?
45 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 13 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- michigan.gov/ag/about/bureaus-and-divisions/criminal-justice-bureau/health-care-fraud-division
- michigan.gov/ag/seniors/health-care-fraud-division
- secure.ag.state.mi.us/complaints/medicaid.aspx
- legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL
- legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL
- legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/cash/cust-app/eligibility/benefits-fraud
- mdhhs.michigan.gov/Fraud
- michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/uia
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)